19th Century Rococo Revival Brass Furniture Applique Antique

19th Century Rococo Revival Brass Furniture Applique AntiqueItem: Large 19th Century Rococo Revival Brass Furniture Escutcheon Additional Description: A substantial pierced brass escutcheon plate with elaborate Rococo Revival scrollwork and central shield form cartouche. The symmetrical openwork design incorporates flowing acanthus scrolls and decorative flourishes that would have framed a keyhole or decorative cabinet panel. The reverse reveals the textured sand cast surface and evidence of earlier mounting.

” “Silverplate

blending court portraiture with classical allegory

Back stamped as old Havana cigar box panel repurposed by an artist

This type of mount was commonly used in high-quality French decorative arts of the 19th century

likely mahogany or walnut

Ink ownership stamp "Dr

sliding cover

richly embellished with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay and delicate gilt decoration

Compact in size

Pressed horn

cobalt transfer decoration

this manuscript offers insight into the world of bibliophiles and rare-book collecting in France during the late 19th or early 20th century