Help with a probably French candle holder.

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Giuseppe65, Jun 17, 2020.

  1. Giuseppe65

    Giuseppe65 Active Member

    Can someone help me with this beautiful decorated candle holder? Under the base 20200617_115547.jpg 20200617_115601.jpg 20200617_115618.jpg is marked depose and a stylized letter P.
    Thanks again
     
    Giuseppe65, Jun 17, 2020
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  2. Miscstuff

    Miscstuff Sometimesgetsitright

    I thought it was middle eastern until I saw the "depose" underneath. Can't find a JP or a PJ with my limited info but others might know.
     
    Miscstuff, Jun 17, 2020
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  3. Giuseppe65

    Giuseppe65 Active Member

    I wonder if it was made in France and then exported to Persia or Arab countries.
     
    Giuseppe65, Jun 17, 2020
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is more likely Orientalist French. Orientalism in art comes and goes, and it was highly fashionable during the mid-late 19th century.
    Contrary to the name, Orientalism often includes designs and motifs from North Africa, south of Europe.;)
     
    Any Jewelry, Jun 17, 2020
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

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    Aquitaine, Jun 17, 2020
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  6. Giuseppe65

    Giuseppe65 Active Member

    I did some research after Any's advice. It seems very close to the Mamaluk style in vogue in France after the Napoleonic conquests. Unfortunately I was unable to find any indication on the JP monogram
     
    Giuseppe65, Jun 18, 2020
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I suspect this is a later revival of the style, late 19th century perhaps?
     
    Any Jewelry, Jun 18, 2020
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  8. Giuseppe65

    Giuseppe65 Active Member

    Yes, I think so too. I wonder why a poor metal has been used in an object that has such a rich decoration.
     
    Giuseppe65, Jun 18, 2020
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