Antique Victorian late 19th or early 20th century cast brass ormolu set of 4 leg

Antique Victorian late 19th or early 20th century cast brass ormolu set of 4 cabriole legs stunning!! Do not confuse these with inferior reproduction pieces - they are original!! Heavy, well cast pieces. There is a possible name on the inside, stamped. Unfortunately I can't quite read it. More research required. Some age related wear - exactly what you want shows age and patina

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37 cm tall

7 cm wide at top

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set of four heavy cast brass / ormolu furniture legs, almost certainly late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1895–1915).

Key visual clues

Art Nouveau styling – flowing, organic lines rather than rigid symmetry

Strong foliate / feathered motif running down the length

Elegant curved cabriole form with paw-like terminals

Substantial weight → cast brass, not pressed

Traces of verdigris confirming copper-rich alloy

Evidence of original gilding / warm ormolu tone

Mounting plates with screw holes suggest they were fixed to a console table, side table, or guéridon

The modelling quality is high – these were not mass-market hardware fittings.

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Possible maker 

There is no visible maker’s mark, which is normal for architectural mounts, but stylistically these are consistent with:

French or Belgian workshops

Furniture mounts supplied to cabinetmakers rather than retail consumers

Comparable to mounts used by:

Maison Jansen

Krieger

Linke-period suppliers (not Linke himself, but the same ecosystem)

Parisian bronziers d’ameublement

In short: professional furniture mounts, not decorative repros.

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What they would have belonged to

Most likely original use:

A French Art Nouveau console table

Possibly a centre table / salon table

Could also have come from a small writing table or dressing table

The fact they survive as a matched set of four is a big plus.

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Condition 

Good structural condition

Surface wear, patina, and areas of verdigris consistent with age

No obvious breaks or crude repairs

Wear enhances the authenticity and decorative appeal

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A striking and sculptural set of four antique cast brass furniture legs, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century and beautifully representative of the Art Nouveau movement.

Each leg is richly modelled with flowing organic lines and stylised foliate detailing, tapering elegantly to a curved terminal foot. The design is bold yet refined, with the naturalistic rhythm and movement so characteristic of Art Nouveau decorative arts.

The legs are heavy and well-cast, retaining a warm gilt-bronze tone with areas of aged patina and verdigris that speak to their age and authenticity. Originally intended for a fine console, centre table, or salon table, they now also lend themselves perfectly to creative reuse or interior styling.

Likely of French or Belgian origin, these mounts would have been produced by a specialist furniture bronze workshop supplying high-end cabinetmakers. While unmarked, the quality and design place them firmly within the tradition of turn-of-the-century Parisian decorative furniture.

Details:

Period: c.1895–1915

Material: Cast brass / ormolu

Style: Art Nouveau

Quantity: Set of four

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina

Original mounting plates present

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A rare opportunity to acquire a complete set of original Art Nouveau furniture legs – equally compelling as restoration elements or as sculptural decorative objects in their own right.