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French Late 18thh Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Incense Burner or Brule Parfum

About the Item

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Incense Burner or Brule Parfum A round and fluted foot surrounded by a laurel wreath standing on gilt bronze rectangular plinth which is mounted on a green marbled metal base. The round foot carries a hemispherical bowl, which together with the also hemspispherical cover, form a globular shape. The bowl and lid bear finely chased, radially applied lancet leaf reliefs, the rim of the bowl shows a frieze of openwork pearl pattern cartouches alternating with 6 button-like decorative knobs, the heads of which are decorated with classical rosettes. Inside the bowl is a small, fixed tazza for holding scented oils or herbs, whose fragrances can spread throughout the room through the openwork relief frieze of the bowl and cover, as well as through a funnel-shaped opening as the upper end of the cover. Exceptional, unique neoclassical decorative piece or centerpiece with excellent quality of chasing and gilding.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Diameter: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Restoration of green plinth.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1027429742652
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