19th Century French Gilt Bronze Billiard Table Ball Return now equally beautiful as a

now equally beautiful as a jewelry or desk catchall

This urn is a statement piece

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

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

delicately placing a ring upon the woman’s hand

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Billiard Table Ball Return now equally beautiful as aThis 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