Curtain tieback with pine cone – bronze, Louis XVI style, late 19th century

Antique bronze curtain tieback with pine cone, Louis XVI style

A single French embrasse (curtain tieback) in cast bronze in the Louis XVI style. The rope-twist arm curves out of an elongated wall plate with acanthus leaf, rosette and a small flame-shaped finial, ending in a vase-shaped collar with beaded rim and a finely detailed pine cone (pomme de pin) in a leaf cup. Stamped ‘A D’ and ‘2252’ on the back. A refined antique curtain holdback with a warm brown patina.

Why we chose this piece

The design is classic and balanced, and the pine cone is a true little sculpture. The stamped marks ‘A D’ and a model number appear on other French tiebacks of the late 19th century; this is fine craftsmanship from that tradition.

Style and interior

A beautiful tieback for a classic or French interior, but also an elegant hook for a scarf, bag or a bunch of dried flowers in a hallway or bedroom. It also combines well with other single old tiebacks in a playful mix.

Dimensions: 19 cm high, 13.5 cm deep, 4 cm wide
Material: cast bronze
Style: Louis XVI
Period: c. 1870–1910
Origin: France
Quantity: 1
Maker: unknown; stamped ‘A D’ and ‘2252’
Condition: good condition with an unpolished, even patina; the pine cone and beaded rim show lighter wear (photo 1). The wall plate has a screw hole at the top (photo 4). The back is cast hollow with the stamped marks and some oxidation (photo 5). No breaks, cracks or missing parts; light signs of use and some paint or plaster residue at the edge. Fixings are not included.
Price:
€ 65

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