Pierced Brass Rosette in Rococo Style with Acanthus Leaves, 11 × 9.5 cm – Antique Furniture Mount c. 1900–1930

A finely worked decorative brass rosette in pierced filigree work – with lush acanthus leaves, Rococo-style floral motifs and a fluted oval central boss.

Origin

Rosettes like this once adorned cabinets, chests of drawers or doors as mounts or escutcheons. The warm, unpolished patina tells of many decades.

Details & Condition

• Material: brass
• Size: approx. 11 × 9.5 cm / 4.3 × 3.7 in
• Mounting: four small fixing holes along the edge
• Date: c. 1900–1930 (estimated)
• Condition: very good; unpolished patina, light age-related wear

Use

For restoring old furniture, as a mount on a chest, for mixed-media art or as a small wall object on a gallery wall – a find for makers and lovers of old craftsmanship.

Care

Brush off dry; do not scrub, to preserve the patina.

At the flea market in Waidhofen an der Thaya the rosette lay in a tin full of old keys and fittings – a small ornament that must once have graced an entire chest of drawers.

An ornament on its travels — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop