19th Century French Gilt Bronze Billiard Table Ball Return The subject reflects the continued

The subject reflects the continued fascination with Louis XVI era beauty during the Belle Époque

The composition is simple but intentional

and glowing highlights gives the work that unmistakable Old World feeling collectors are always searching for

The scene unfolds naturally

This urn is a statement piece

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Billiard Table Ball Return The subject reflects the continuedThis 19th century French gilt bronze billiard table ball return is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, expertly cast in the form of a majestic lion. Its intricate details capture the lion's regal presence, with its mouth cleverly designed to open upon a ball being dropped in the top. this one has been given a new life, mounted onto a wooden plaque for displaying CIRCA: 19th Century ORIGIN: France wear consistent with age. crack on back of wood plaque that