Pair of centerpiece cups signed Thomire gilded bronze cherubs crystal 19th century

Rare pair of presentation cups forming centerpieces in finely chiseled gilded bronze decorated with three cherubs or putti with scrolls leaning against a leafy cup, foot decorated with friezes of oves; above a polylobed cup in translucent and colored crystal most certainly from Saint-Louis**, signed Thomire* in Paris, Empire-Restoration period around 1810-1820 early 19th century.

These cups are in good condition and are of exceptional quality. Signature on the base of one cup. Below, inscription in ink "M. Denière 2 compotiers à anges ailés".
Please note: the bronze will need cleaning, some small chips on the crystal cups (underneath in particular, see the photos with red arrows), micro-scratches and wear of time, see photos.
* THOMIRE PIERRE PHILIPPE (1751-1843):
The son of a Parisian chaser, Thomire received a very comprehensive education. He worked on sculpture at the Academy of Saint-Luc in Rome with Pajou and Houdon. The latter wanted to make him a founder, but Thomire specialized in chasing and entered Gouthière's workshop. He quickly acquired from him a perfect knowledge of the secrets of the trade, particularly the matte gilding that made his master famous. In 1776, he set up his own business and became, after Gouthière's bankruptcy, the most renowned chaser. Very attracted by neo-classicism, he specialized in subjects taken from the antique repertoire and collaborated with cabinetmakers such as Guillaume Benemann. He showed his full potential in executing the bronze mouldings of large Sèvres vases (he had succeeded Duplessis as the bronze worker of the factory). Some of his works executed before the Revolution (for example the Independence candelabra, Louvre Museum, the large Sèvres vase, Louvre, the Marie-Antoinette jewellery box, Versailles) would have been enough to ensure his reputation, but he is even more famous for his important production of the Empire period. His taste for warlike motifs and antique subjects facilitated his adaptation to the new style, and his workshop, established as a real business, was able to produce large numbers of clocks, centrepieces and candelabras. Many examples are still preserved in Compiègne or Fontainebleau. Participating once again in the Exhibition of Industrial Products of 1809, he was awarded another gold medal. He also obtained the patent of supplier to their Imperial and Royal Majesties. Major orders came after the emperor's marriage to Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria in 1810. One of the most significant was the imposing silver-gilt cradle of the King of Rome in Saint-Cloud in 1811. His factory, taken over by his sons-in-law after his retirement in 1823, was to maintain the name Thomire until the Louis-Philippe period.
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** Saint-Louis:
The Verrerie Royale de Saint-Louis, located in the French commune of Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche in Moselle, is the oldest crystal factory in France (1586). In 1829, the glassworks became the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis. The crystal factory, still in business today, was bought in 1989 by the famous luxury house Hermès. Saint-Louis, and Baccarat, are the largest French crystal makers.
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Dimensions
Diameter cups 25 cm
Total height 28.5 cm / crystal 11.5 cm / bronze 17 cm
Width foot 17.5 cm

Reference: F30 1208

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