Antique 19th century French Bronze Equestrian Horse Rider Theme Smoking Set, Tray & Match Holder black forest carved wood Closes with a snap

Closes with a snap

concave "cupules" and elongated godrons to create reflections in the wine to better judge color and clarity

François-Eugène Rousseau (1827-1890)

the set is housed in the original presentation box

Antique 19th century French Bronze Equestrian Horse Rider Theme Smoking Set, Tray & Match Holder black forest carved wood Closes with a snapAntique French late 19th century Belle Epoque era bronze smoking service, table top or desk set by Maximilien Victor Ringel (1859 ap. 1882). The multi piece set includes a tray, a covered box, and a trio of open containers in graduated sizes including a match stick holder with striker at the base. Each piece is comprised of cast bronze construction with relief decorated motif of figures, animals, and foliage. The pieces are crafted to resemble rolled