{"product_id":"19th-century-rococo-revival-brass-furniture-escutcheon-plate","title":"19th Century Rococo Revival Brass Furniture Escutcheon Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description: An ornate pierced brass furniture escutcheon featuring flowing Rococo scrollwork and a central cartouche motif. The openwork design incorporates symmetrical foliate scrolls and decorative points radiating from the central field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse shows the rough sand-cast surface typical of 19th-century furniture mounts. Evidence of original mounting points indicates it once framed a keyhole or decorative panel on a cabinet, writing desk, or chest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pierced design allowed the escutcheon to function both as decorative hardware and as a protective surround for a lock mechanism. Over time the brass has developed a warm aged patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Mid to Late 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory: Decorative brass escutcheons such as this were widely used on Victorian furniture, particularly on cabinets, desks, and writing boxes. Rococo Revival designs became fashionable across Europe and America in the mid-19th century, echoing the asymmetrical scrollwork of 18th-century French decorative arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Architectural salvage \/ antique furniture mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Cast Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions; TBD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers: Surface wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eAreas of oxidation and patina\u003cbr\u003eOriginal mounting hardware not present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48254732435711,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/ad8a49a6-7a2b-48d2-b91c-c330b8e417e0.png?v=1772989878","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/19th-century-rococo-revival-brass-furniture-escutcheon-plate","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}