Brass Wine Coaster by D.L. and Co. Antique

Brass Wine Coaster by D.L. and Co. AntiqueA cylindrical wine bottle coaster in brass, designed to cradle the base of a wine bottle and protect table surfaces from drips. The coaster features evenly spaced vertical slotted sides, a rolled rim, and a solid circular base with concentric turning marks visible to the interior. The exterior bears an applied rectangular brass plaque engraved D. L. & Co. with decorative flourishes, secured by rivets.

Lion symbolizing nobility and courage and representing the heraldic motifs fashionable during the Second Empire

Tahan - Fournisseur du Roi (Supplier to the King) - pre-1852 but stylistically 1855-1867

rubbing to gilding

subject matter (folk chapel interior with saint figure)

The underside shows hand-shaped contours

20th-century “antique style” pieces usually have uniform stains/finishes rather than true polychromy

mounted in ormolu (gilt bronze)

original exhibited at the Royal Academy and is now in the Tate Collection

dating from 1779-1857 tracing ownership through the Buffard

Lenox porcelain inserts

1658 (folio)

with sailing boats in the distance and birds in flight