Salver - Bronze Vanity Tray - Gilt bronze - Empire-style table centerpiece
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Antique Empire-style gilt-bronze vanity tray from France, 33 by 25 cm with a height of 5.5 cm, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear and aging.
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This object is an antique mirror tray (often referred to as a surtout de table, vanity tray, or spiegelpresenterblad) on legs.
• Country of origin: France
• Material: The openwork and richly decorated edge with acanthus leaves and the graceful legs are made of bronze (often fire-gilded or patinated).
• Style: The detailed ornaments and floral motifs align with Rococo revival (Louis XV style) or Empire style.
This object dates from the 19th century or the early part of the 20th century (roughly between 1830 and 1920). The extent of wear to the mirror glass (often a mercury mirror) and the patina on the metal point to an authentic antique piece.
In its time, such a tray had a double function. On one hand it was used as a showpiece on the dining table (surtout de table) to present floral arrangements or porcelain, with the mirror beautifully reflecting candlelight. On the other hand, it served as a luxurious perfume- or makeup surface on the dresser in the bedroom.
Dimensions 33 x 25 cm, height 5.5 cm
The item will be shipped very carefully packed; the shipping costs have been adjusted to ensure safe shipping of the mirror glass.
This object is an antique mirror tray (often referred to as a surtout de table, vanity tray, or spiegelpresenterblad) on legs.
• Country of origin: France
• Material: The openwork and richly decorated edge with acanthus leaves and the graceful legs are made of bronze (often fire-gilded or patinated).
• Style: The detailed ornaments and floral motifs align with Rococo revival (Louis XV style) or Empire style.
This object dates from the 19th century or the early part of the 20th century (roughly between 1830 and 1920). The extent of wear to the mirror glass (often a mercury mirror) and the patina on the metal point to an authentic antique piece.
In its time, such a tray had a double function. On one hand it was used as a showpiece on the dining table (surtout de table) to present floral arrangements or porcelain, with the mirror beautifully reflecting candlelight. On the other hand, it served as a luxurious perfume- or makeup surface on the dresser in the bedroom.
Dimensions 33 x 25 cm, height 5.5 cm
The item will be shipped very carefully packed; the shipping costs have been adjusted to ensure safe shipping of the mirror glass.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Empire Style
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Title additional information
Empire-style table centerpiece
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Model
Bronze Vanity Tray
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5.5 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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