Napoleon III Oval Marble Side Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts
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A Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted marble top side table, 19th century, of oval form with a blue painted and bronze ribbon border, the four wooden legs decorated with floral wreaths spiralling towards hoof feet, 72 cm high, 62 cm diameter
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- Hoof Foot - A hoof foot, resembling an animal's hoof was sometimes used at the termination of a cabriole leg.
- 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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