Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Pocket Watch Holder

A porcelain and gilt bronze figural pocket watch holder, 19th…
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A porcelain and gilt bronze figural pocket watch holder, 19th century, probably French, the coloured bisque porcelain figure of a Chinese man reclining against a large bale and holding an opium pipe, within a finely cast gilt bronze mount of rococo styling issuing leaves on wire stems and having a central stand with two opium poppy buds with provision for the pocket watch; upon a marble base. Height 17.5 cm. Width 16.5 cm. Depth 11 cm

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  • 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.

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