Transitional Tulipwood Occasional Table with Marble Top and Gilt Bronze Handles
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A transitional style tulipwood Occasonal table, circa 1930 the shaped mottled marble top over a single drawer with strung reserves, sides conforming, with gilt bronze loop handles, upon simple splayed legs with floral mounts and sabots height 70 cm, length 41 cm, width 29 cm
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- Loop Handles. - Throughout the Georgian period, a form of loop handle was used on drawer fronts, where the pull was attached to a solid or pierced brass backplate, frequently shaped and scalloped. Keyhole escutcheons were often made in similar design. Towards the end of the 18th century, the backplate was often oval in shape and impressed with a variety of beads and patterns. Smaller loop or ring handles were made, with the circular brass backplate complementing the ring pull
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture. - Mounts - Mounts are used to describe bronze, brass and ormolu adornments on furniture especially quality furniture in the rococo and classical revival style, and are also the cabinet makers' name for the metal fittings on furniture, such as hinges, locks and handles, and metal edges and guards which protect furniture from damage.