Antique French Bronze D' Ore Three Piece Mirrored Plateau, Circa 1890.

Antique French baccarat crystal and bronze d' ore centerpiece, circa 1890.

Antique French bronze d'ore cut crystal centerpiece

Antique French cut crystal & gold bronze bowl centerpiece, circa 1890.

Antique French cut crystal & silver on bronze centerpiece with figural bows and cherubs, circa 1890.

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Ore Hanging Mirror, Circa 1890.

Antique French Gold Bronze Three Piece Fire Fender, Circa 1890.

Stunning three-piece mirrored plateau made in French 1st Standard silver (950/1000). The large central oval plateau and two shaped side sections feature raised galleries with baluste...

A French Empire bronze dore, reticulated feather and paw foot, mirrored plateau.

An exceptional quality antique French Louis XVI style, doré bronze three-piece centerpiece or candelabra garniture. Each piece sculpted and finely hand chiseled with winged putti, wr...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. silvered bronze mirrored plateau. The centerpiece retains the original mirror plate and is framed within a fine scalloped shaped mottled s...

A Massive Napoleon III French Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout De Table Plateau, circa 1870 Immerse yourself in the intricate world of cherub...

Known in France as a surtout de table, this mirrored centerpiece is from circa 1900. The 13 ¾ inch diameter mirror is surrounded by a tripartite bronze base, which has been gilded using an ormolu technique, which is a coating of finely ground gold. Notice the bright color of the ormolu, indicating that a high-karat gold was used (total diameter is 17 1/2 inches). The edge of the mirrored section is surrounded by a thin ring of highly detailed grapevines. At the bottom edge of the base is another cluster of grapes, with much larger leaves. The second ring is interrupted on three occasions by a lobed leaf, each terminating in a thick, volute foot. Surtout de tables were often gilded or silvered or surrounded by exotic metals, making them highly sought-after furnishings. Typically, they were used as ornamental centerpieces on formal dining tables, allowing candlesticks and serving pieces to be displayed, although our mirrored ormolu surtout de table...