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AD&PS ANTIQUES

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A charming pair of French Art Nouveau bonbon baskets dating from the early 20th century, each softly scalloped and beautifully detailed with butterfly mounts and twisted handles.


The naturalistic butterfly decoration and flowing organic form are characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement, reflecting the fascination with nature and asymmetrical design prevalent in France around 1900. Elegant yet whimsical, these would originally have served as sweetmeat or nut baskets and make highly decorative table pieces today.


Stamped with maker’s mark “M.C”.


France, circa 1900.


Wear consistent with age and use, including surface wear and rubbing to the interior gilding.

  • Period:
  • Sold
  • Location: Gloucestershire
    • Dimensions: H: 13cm (5.12in)
    • W: 15cm (5.91in)
    • D: 11cm (4.33in)