Porcelain-trader presents following object for sale:

Representing: 

Important, 19th century, French Onyx, Champlevé, gilt - and silvered bronze Jardinière,

Centerpiece and most probably work by Eugene Cornu.

This exquisite quality, Napoleon III Centrepiece around 1860-1880.

Oval Onyx gilt and silvered bronze mounted Jardinière set with enamel plaques all around.

Each side flanked by a silvered bronze Putto as handle with double patina.

Front and back each centered by a medaillon with a classical female mask.

Original metal liner present.

(not in photos due to limit of 12 photos and I wanted to show its condition from the inside) (ask for photo)

Marks: 

Partly demounted it showed following stamp "..78 MASSELOTTE" in one of the bronze rings (photo at disposal)

Origin/Artist / Maker/Model after:  

Although not signed, but similar pieces can be found with the Eugene Cornu signature, Paris and the Algerian Onyx mines.

Material:

Onyx, gilt bronze, silvered bronze, enamel

DIMENSIONS: 

H/W/D: 

44/62/29 cm 

= 

17,32/24,41/11,42 inch.

Please bear in mind that during conversion from CM to Inches errors may occur, so double check.

Inches is not my standard unit to measure, my standard is centimeters.

Weight: 

00000 grams. Heavy piece

Condition:

In very good condition considering its age, some tiny chips to the edge of the onyx base.

Gilt- & silvered bronze with the usual age wear, nice original condition and patina.

SEE CLOSE TO PHOTOS, as they are part of the description.

More larger resolution photos and/or information can be asked for if serious interested.

Payment:

We accept single Paypal payments, NO partial Paypal payments.

Shipping, packing & handling:

We ship worldwide with FedEx,UPS, EMS TAXIPOST,.....or by registered Mail.

Shipping and handling costs are to be paid for by the buyer and depend on the weight and/or size of the packed item.

It can be higher as announced in the listing. (Keep in mind, very heavy piece)

All items professionally packed.

!!! THIS ITEM NEEDS TO BE PACKED/CRATERED BY A SPECIALISED BRUSSELS FIRM FOR OVERSEAS TRANSPORT, WICH WILL COST EXTRA (I THINK ABOUT $300)

TAKE NOTICE OF THIS AND I'M HERE TO DISCUSS THIS OVER AND CLEAR OUT BEFORE ANY DECISION IS MADE

Insurance:

Additional insurance to be paid for by the buyer.

Import Duties:

Additional custom fees are also to be paid for by the buyer.

For US bidders free as will be described as "Antique, over 100 years old"

Guarantee:

We only sell original antiques, no reproductions!

Antiques means:

used item, NOT new, non communicated age signs may occur, but description is done to best knowledge

Contact us:

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GOOD LUCK

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Will ship worldwide, insurance optional to pay for by buyer.