This is a fabulous rare antique French brass rim lock set dating from at least the 19th Century possibly earlier.

It is fully functional and could be installed to fulfill it's use or it could just be displayed as a decorative object and admired for it's sheer beauty!

The set includes the lock, the box keep, the handle and the original key all of which works.

The edge of the lock and keep has a decorative brass border which compliments the intricate design on the brass handle and key hole cover.

The set has acquired a fantastic patina over the years. On close inspection it would appear that the front of the lock and keep were originally red in colour. This patina could be preserved or cleaned off as required. The lock works perfectly but again this could be oiled if required.

As it stands the set could be installed on a cupboard, or on a door to a room if an additional handle is employed.

The set measures :- 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) wide (not including the fixing) x 8 cm (3 inches) high x 11 cm (4.3 inches) deep (from tip of handle to end of key shaft)

The key is 9.25 cm (3.6 inches) long.

This is a fabulous lock to add an authentic château chic touch to a door or to collect and keep for it's beauty.

Another divine antique French find from La Belle Étoffe!

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This is a sublime antique French planter / jardinière dating from the 1800's.

It is of a size perfect to take a couple of geraniums and would sit beautifully on a window ledge or shelf.

It is made from zinc and is a weighty piece. The silver gilding on the zinc has  mellowed over the years to a lovely pearlescent hue which contrasts fabulously with the darker metal beneath.

The jardinière is highly decorative and cast in wonderful detail. It sits on scrolled feet and has beautiful curved and scrolled acanthus leaf handles. The sides have a central acanthus leaf crest and beneath this is a gorgeous swagged fruit and leaf garland. Even the underside of the jardinière is decorated.

The jardinière is in good condition and would add a gorgeous château chic finishing touch.

It measures :- H 15 cm (6 inches) x W 42 cm (16.5 inches) x D 16 cm (6.25 inches).

Another divine antique French find from La Belle Étoffe!

We also have a smaller version of this jardinière (B435) listed in our other items and together they would make a fabulous graduated pair.

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This is an exquisite little antique French planter / jardinière dating from the 1800's.

It is of a size perfect to take a couple of cyclamen and would sit beautifully on a window ledge or shelf.

It is made from zinc and is a weighty little piece. The silver gilding on the zinc has  mellowed over the years to a lovely pearlescent hue which contrasts fabulously with the darker metal beneath.

The jardinière is highly decorative and cast in wonderful detail. It sits on lion's feet and has beautiful swirling leaf garland handles. The sides have a central bow and ribbon tail crest and there are beautiful flower garlands and acanthus leaf scrolls. Even the underside of the jardinière is decorated.

The jardinière is in good condition and would add a gorgeous château chic finishing touch.

It measures :- H 11 cm (4.25 inches) x W 26.5 cm (10.5 inches) x D 11 cm (4.25 inches).

Another divine antique French find from La Belle Étoffe!

It can be seen in our shop in Frome, Somerset.

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This is a set of 3 divine antique French ormolu light pulls dating from the 1800's.

They are in the shape of a cute tassel.

The gilding on the ormolu has mellowed with the passage of time to a lovely old gold hue. The casting of the ormolu is good quality and the pulls have good weight.

Each pull measures 4 cm (1.5 inches) high x 2 cm (0.75 inches) wide.

A gorgeous set of light pulls to add an authentic château chic finishing touch with a hint of faded grandeur.

Another fabulous antique French find from La Belle Étoffe!

They can be seen in our shop in Frome, Somerset.

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This is a sublime antique French cast iron garden planter / jardinière dating from the 1800's.

It is of a size perfect to take two geraniums and would sit beautifully on a window ledge.

It is highly decorative and cast in wonderful detail. It sits on lion's feet and has superb ram's head handles. The sides have a central lion's head crest and there is extensive acanthus leaf scroll work. Even the underside of the jardinière is decorated.

The cast iron is silver gilded. This has mellowed over the years to a fabulous palette of silver greys. This is a wonderful effect that could not be replicated.

The jardinière is in good condition and is a substantial piece.

It measures :- H 17 cm (6.75 inches) x W 40 cm (15.75 inches) x D 16.5 cm (6.5 inches).

Another divine antique French architectural find from La Belle Étoffe!

It can be seen in our shop in Frome, Somerset.

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This stunning antique French pediment would have originally been fixed above a château door. It dates from the 1800's and is very decorative.

It is made from carved mahogany in the Henri II style. The wood positively glows with colour and has been waxed.

All is in excellent condition. The carving is stunning and this is a very architectural piece. 

There is a beautiful central crest carved in wonderful detail and extending to either side of this is ribbon and laurel leaf garland detail.

The base of the pediment extends out considerably from the carving affording it impressive proportion.

This is a substantial and decorative piece that would add authentic chateau chic glamour to any home.

It could be returned to it's rightful place over a door but would also be fabulous as a central point from which to hang drapes, perhaps over a bed.

It measures 90.5 cm (35.5 inches) wide x 28 cm (8 inches) high x 2 cm (0.75 inches) deep at the bottom and 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) deep at the top.

It can be seen in our shop in Frome, Somerset.

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This is a superb antique French architectural pediment dating from about 1870.

It is made from clay and came from above an oven in a chåteau.

It is extremely decorative and would add an authentic touch to a château chic interior.

The pediment has fabulous scrolls to the crest and shoulders.

Beneath the crest is a beautiful three dimensional shell with acanthus leaf detail and further scrolls.

The paint on the pediment has weathered over the years to a fabulous palette of greys.

The pediment is in excellent condition with just one chip to one of the shoulders.

It is a substantial piece and weighs over 10 kg.

It measures :- W 80 cms X H 40 cms X D 10 cms.

It would be superb incorporated into a building project or above a door or just diplayed on a console table with other architectural treasure.

This lovely pediment can be seen in our shop in Frome, Somerset.

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This beautiful antique French ormolu mount would originally have come from a mirror, bed or armoire and dates from about 1880.

The centre piece is an exquisite crest with flowers and leaves, and from this flower and leaf garlands trail to either side.

The mount is of excellent quality with good weight. The fabulous detail to the casting gives the crest and garlands their wonderful three dimensional quality.

The gilding on the ormolu is lustrous and has mellowed over the years to a soft buttery old gold hue. There are even some areas of verdigris - a fabulous effect that could not be replicated.

This gorgeous decorative mount would look stunning over a doorway or as a centre piece on a curtain pelmet. Fixed above a bed it could form part of a ciel de lit from which to drape curtains.

It has 3 holes for fixing and it measures 36 cm (14 inches) wide x 11 cm (4.25 inches) high.

This lovely mount can be seen in our shop in Frome, Somerset.

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A stunning pair of tall vintage French window shutters in their original paint of the palest shade of antique cream.

The paint has weathered back to the wood to give the faded, distressed look that decorators and interior designers strive to achieve.

The shutters are fully functional to be hung at windows but they are also very decorative and can be used as a feature piece in a room.

They are very useful for hanging things on for a shop display.

The wood on the shutters is sound. There is a very attractive handle and locking device.

Dimensions :- Pair shutters closed together H 209 cm X W 111 cm

These stunning shutters can be seen in our shop in Frome, Somerset.

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This is a superb antique French ormolu light pull. It is in the shape of a rather plumptious tassel.

There is excellent detail to the casting and it is nice and heavy.

The ormolu has a lovely old gold hue.

We have more of these light pulls which we were lucky to find in a batch.

Each pull measures:-   4.5 cm (1.75 inches) high x 2.5 cm (1 inch) wide.

More divine antique French finds from La Belle Étoffe!

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