19th Century Rococo Style Brass Keyhole Escutcheon
19th Century Rococo Style Brass Keyhole Escutcheon
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Additional Description: A finely cast brass escutcheon plate designed to frame a keyhole opening on an antique cabinet or desk. The design features symmetrical Rococo foliate scrollwork with a decorative shell-like motif beneath the keyhole aperture.
The front displays detailed relief casting while the reverse retains the rough casting surface typical of period furniture mounts.
Escutcheons served both decorative and functional purposes, protecting wood surfaces around frequently used locks.
Era: Mid-to-Late 19th C
History: Keyhole escutcheons became increasingly ornate during the Victorian period as furniture makers used decorative hardware to enhance cabinetry and writing desks. Rococo-inspired motifs remained especially popular throughout the 19th century.
Provenance: Austin, TX
Materials: Cast Brass
Dimensions: TBD
Disclaimers: Age-related wear and oxidation
Mounting screws missing
Additional Description: A finely cast brass escutcheon plate designed to frame a keyhole opening on an antique cabinet or desk. The design features symmetrical Rococo foliate scrollwork with a decorative shell-like motif beneath the keyhole aperture.
The front displays detailed relief casting while the reverse retains the rough casting surface typical of period furniture mounts.
Escutcheons served both decorative and functional purposes, protecting wood surfaces around frequently used locks.
Era: Mid-to-Late 19th C
History: Keyhole escutcheons became increasingly ornate during the Victorian period as furniture makers used decorative hardware to enhance cabinetry and writing desks. Rococo-inspired motifs remained especially popular throughout the 19th century.
Provenance: Austin, TX
Materials: Cast Brass
Dimensions: TBD
Disclaimers: Age-related wear and oxidation
Mounting screws missing