Antique Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Centerpiece Bowl, 1880

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An elegant late 19th-century centerpiece, combining a richly worked gilt bronze mount with a finely cut crystal bowl. The piece … Read more An elegant late 19th-century centerpiece, combining a richly worked gilt bronze mount with a finely cut crystal bowl. The piece reflects the luxurious decorative taste of the late nineteenth century, when finely cut crystal was frequently combined with elaborate gilt bronze mounts to create sophisticated objects for formal dining rooms, salons, and grand interiors. The cut crystal bowl displays a brilliant faceted surface designed to capture and refract light, while the gilt bronze structure provides an elegant architectural framework and a warm contrast to the transparency of the crystal. The combination of these two materials gives the centerpiece a particularly refined and luxurious appearance. Originally intended as a table centerpiece or decorative bowl, it could have been used for fruit, sweets, flowers, or simply displayed as an ornamental object. Today, it makes an attractive addition to a collection of 19th-century European decorative arts, gilt bronze objects, or antique crystal. Its balanced proportions and rich materials make it particularly suitable for a dining table, console, sideboard, or formal reception room. Period: Late 19th Century Materials: Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Function: Centerpiece / Decorative Bowl Dimensions: Height: 6.3 in (16 cm) Diameter: 8.7 in (22 cm) Condition: Good antique condition, with minor wear and patina consistent with age and use. The gilt bronze retains an attractive aged finish. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of the crystal and metalwork. See less