Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Cassolettes Pair - 19thC Empire Mantle Urns Marble Base, Stork Heron Bird Water Lily Ornament Set

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️ Exquisite 19th-Century French Napoleon III Cassolettes
Presenting a magnificent, perfectly matched pair of French late 19th-Century (Napoleon III era) … Read more ️ Exquisite 19th-Century French Napoleon III Cassolettes
Presenting a magnificent, perfectly matched pair of French late 19th-Century (Napoleon III era) bronze and marble mantle cassolettes (urns). Brimming with classic Grand Tour elegance and naturalistic symbolism, these highly decorative sculptured accents bring instant historic prestige to any mantle, sideboard, or library shelf.

Naturalistic Symbolism & Artistry
Every inch of these cassolettes showcases exceptional, crisp relief casting:
* The Finials: Each removable lid is crowned with a beautifully detailed casting of an aquatic water bird (a heron or stork) nestled in marsh reeds.
* The Urn Bodies: The central bronze vessels are wrapped in a high-relief frieze of blooming water lilies, calla lilies, structural reeds, and textured pond foliage.
* The Architecture: Featuring classic scrolled handles, the urns elevate elegantly on turned bronze pedestals resting atop heavy, polished round black marble bases finished with tiny gilded bun feet.

Technical Details & Construction
* Age: Antique 19th Century (Circa 1870–1890)
* Materials: Patinated Bronze, Cast Brass/Copper Interior Linings, Black Marble, Gilt Accents.
* Dimensions: 9.5 inches (Height) x 6.5 inches (Width handle-to-handle)
* Authenticity Note: The undersides feature completely authentic period construction, incorporating hand-cut square iron anchoring nuts and threaded rods securing the heavy marble bases. See less