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Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute
By André-Antoine Ravrio
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
stand supporting a round incense burner. The rectangular base of the clock is highly decorated in gilded
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute
Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute

Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute

H 12 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The highest quality late French Empire/Charles X mantle clock in terms of bronze casting, chasing
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus
Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

H 24.5 in W 20 in D 7 in
Pair Brass Rams Heads & Hooves Empire Style Censers
Located in Chicago, IL
conical incised center urn has a bottom finial. Could be used as incense burners.
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Vintage 1950s American Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Pair Brass Rams Heads & Hooves Empire Style Censers
Pair Brass Rams Heads & Hooves Empire Style Censers

Pair Brass Rams Heads & Hooves Empire Style Censers

H 12 in Dm 4.75 in
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
female figures, incense burners, acanthus decoration and garlands. Rectangular plate with green leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

H 31.11 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in
Set of Ki-Seto Ceramic Altar Pieces from Korean Empire Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
set consists of a candle holder with a metal pricket, an incense burner with lid and a vase
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Ki-Seto Ceramic Altar Pieces from Korean Empire Period
Set of Ki-Seto Ceramic Altar Pieces from Korean Empire Period

Set of Ki-Seto Ceramic Altar Pieces from Korean Empire Period

H 9 in W 13 in D 6 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Located in Miami, FL
burner, perfume burner or pastille burner is a vessel made for burning incense or perfume in some solid
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid

H 5.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
. Koro a squat broad-mouthed usually covered jar used mostly as an incense burner. Meiji Period was an
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro

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H 7 in Dm 8 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro Kizan
Located in Newark, England
usually made from bronze, pottery or jade which is used as an incense burner. The lids of the Koro often
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro Kizan
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro Kizan

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Koro Kizan

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H 5.7 in W 3.9 in D 3.35 in
Neo-Greek Cigar Cellarette, C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet & J. Brandely, Circa 1867
By Emmanuel Fremiet, Jean Brandely, Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in PARIS, FR
decorated with a silvered pierced bronze incense burner. The central relief of that cellarette for cigars
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Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Neo-Greek Cigar Cellarette, C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet & J. Brandely, Circa 1867
Neo-Greek Cigar Cellarette, C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet & J. Brandely, Circa 1867

Neo-Greek Cigar Cellarette, C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet & J. Brandely, Circa 1867

H 48.82 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Beauvais French Style Tapestry, The Collation the Story of the Emperor of China
By Beauvais Royal Manufactory, Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
Located in Dallas, TX
, a dwarf dances to her music, while to the right a maid drops incense into a golden incense burner. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Louis XIV Western European Rugs

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Wool

Beauvais French Style Tapestry, The Collation the Story of the Emperor of China
Beauvais French Style Tapestry, The Collation the Story of the Emperor of China

Beauvais French Style Tapestry, The Collation the Story of the Emperor of China

W 60 in L 79 in

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Torso maschile ispirato al "Fauno di Pompei" in marmo bianco di Carrara
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Empire Incense Burners For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of empire incense burners is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, all empire incense burners available were constructed with great care. Empire incense burners have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of empire incense burners to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Empire empire incense burners are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made empire incense burners over the years, but those made by Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Emmanuel Fremiet and Jean Brandely are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Empire Incense Burners?

Empire incense burners can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,745, while the lowest priced sells for $898 and the highest can go for as much as $47,993.
Questions About Empire Incense Burners
  • What are incense burners called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Incense burners go by a few different names; censer, thurible, perfume burner or a pastille burner. They’re all used for burning perfume in some solid form and vary in size, shape, appearance and purpose. They’ve often been used in religious ceremonies and for special occasions. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
  • What is a Chinese incense burner?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese incense burner, also called a censer, is a bowl made to hold burning incense. Censers were crafted from bronze, copper, porcelain or stone and often filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils. Find an assortment of censers on 1stDibs.
  • How do I use an antique incense burner?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
  • How do flowing incense burners work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flow incense burners work because of a hole drilled into incense cones. They direct the smoke produced by the cone downward, allowing it to form visually appealing plumes along the burners. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage incense burners.

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