{"product_id":"antique-french-rococo-cast-brass-letter-rack-with-cherubs","title":"Antique French Rococo Cast Brass Letter Rack with Cherubs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAntique French Rococo Cast Brass Letter Rack with Cherubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eContinental, late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis exquisite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eantique French Rococo letter rack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is a beautifully decorative example of Continental craftsmanship, cast in richly toned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ebrass or bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and designed as much for display as for practical use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe pierced back features a series of elegant divisions arranged beneath a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecentral arched arcade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, flanked on either side by finely modelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003echerubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, their soft classical forms providing a striking contrast to the intricate openwork. Flowing scrolls, foliate motifs and fantastical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003egriffin-style details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e reflect the enduring influence of the Rococo revival, a style that celebrated movement, ornament and playful grandeur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLetter racks such as this would once have graced a well-appointed writing desk or bureau, keeping correspondence organised while making a clear statement about taste and refinement. In the late 19th century, decorative desk accessories were considered essential in fashionable French and Continental interiors, often cast in bronze or brass to convey permanence and prestige.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eToday, this antique letter rack remains both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efunctional and highly decorative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — perfect for holding letters, papers or postcards, or simply displayed as a sculptural object on a desk, console table or shelf. Its warm patina and finely pierced construction speak to decades of use and craftsmanship, making it a timeless addition to both traditional and eclectic interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLength 14cm  Depth 6.5cm   Height 12.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSHIPPING UK only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West and Co Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56559462875511,"sku":"5049","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6662\/2146\/files\/5049let1.jpg?v=1768676651","url":"https:\/\/westandcointeriors.co.uk\/products\/antique-french-rococo-cast-brass-letter-rack-with-cherubs","provider":"West and Co Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}