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French Gilt-Bronze and Black Fossil Marble Two-Tier Gueridon, circa 1880

Offered by: Garden Court Antiques

Description
A gilt-bronze gueridon with a circular black fossil marble top set within a molded bronze rim and a conforming lower tier also inset with black fossil marble. Three curved supports have projecting eagle-head terminals, each holding a loose ring in its beak, and terminate in large bird-talon feet with foliate and scroll detail. The supports are joined by an incurved tripartite stretcher centered by a cast foliate rosette. French, circa 1880.

Height: 29 in. (74 cm.)
Diameter: 29 in. (74 cm.)

Provenance: From a John Wheatman-designed Presidio Heights residence, San Francisco.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	gilt bronze, black fossil marble
Condition:	Good. Excellent condition
Creation Date:	Circa 1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	CB104
Incollect Reference #:	878212

Dimensions

H.	29 in;	Diam.	29 in;
H.	73.66 cm;	Diam.	73.66 cm;

Message from Seller:

Garden Court Antiques, located in the San Francisco Design Center, specializes in elegant European antiques, furniture, and decorative objects defined by their rich patinas, unexpected charm, and distinct soul. Backed by decades of design and collecting expertise, the showroom serves clients locally and online, and can be reached at 415.355.1690 or via email at jim@gardencourtantiques.com.

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