• Type: Commemorative Statue Base / Display Plinth / Socle
• Origin: Paris, France (Western Europe)
• Period: Mid-19th Century (Second French Republic / Papal State Era)
• Date Inscribed: October 8, 1851 (8 XBRE 1851)
• Material: Dense, weighted art plaster (Plâtre d'art)
• Dimensions: 6" Base Diameter | 5" Top Surface Diameter | 2" Height
• Weight: Heavy, solid plaster composition (Not hollow)FRENCH BROCANTE FIND: FOLLOW MY SHOP AS MORE AMAZING ANTIQUES FROM EUROPE ARE BEING LISTEDDescription
Up for sale is a captivating piece of mid-19th-century French Catholic history. Discovered in Paris, this antique presentation socle (pedestal base) was crafted to commemorate a significant religious or historical milestone connecting France and Rome in the autumn of 1851.The front of the base features an ornate, deeply molded cartouche showcasing a stylized central interlocking monogram. This is flanked by beautifully draped ribbons reading "ROME" on the left and the year "1851" on the right. The upper scroll displays the classical 19th-century French clerical shorthand "8 X BRE", which translates to October 8th (using the Roman numeral "X" for the tenth month).
Historically, this date aligns with the intense period of French military and clerical presence in Rome under Pope Pius IX, making it a highly specific artifact of Catholic or Franco-Roman diplomacy.Condition & Display:
The piece is in lovely antique condition with a beautiful, authentic aged patina. It has a flat top surface with no peg holes, making it incredibly versatile for modern home decor. It is perfect to use as an architectural fragment, a unique candle riser, or a display base for a small bust, clock, or treasured figurine.
Please review all photos for a close-up look at the crisp relief details and texture. Ships carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.Amazing antique condition.-------------
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