Maison Mottheau & fils, fl. 1890 A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and brèche médicis marble fireplace tool stand Paris, last quarter 19th century

the bronze with impressed MOTTHEAU FILS and Syndicat des Fabricants de Bronzes 1818 Unis France pastilles.

Overall good condition and presentation. Bronze standard moderately wobbly and will need to be tightened into base. Some wear to gilt on bronze consistent with age and handling over the years. Numerous minor chips to the marble, on the inside and outside of the edges, through use over the years, also dirt, grime and scratches to the marble.
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