French Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Escutcheon Plate法国路易十五风格镀金黄铜锁孔装饰板
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This appears to be a French Louis XV style gilt brass furniture escutcheon or decorative name plate, probably late 19th to early 20th century. The engraved scrollwork, faux screw heads, and aged surface support an older hardware attribution, but the cursive inscription is only partly legible and unverified. I would value it conservatively at about $75 to $200 if original, or $25 to $75 if it is a later decorative replacement.
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Item Report
French Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Escutcheon Plate
法国路易十五风格镀金黄铜锁孔装饰板
By:Unknown; signature or retailer name unverified
Style:Louis XV style decorative brass hardware
Origin:France
Materials:gilt brass, possibly engraved or stamped brass
Age:Late 19th century to early 20th century
Condition:Good (visible wear, tarnish, and surface scratches; not officially graded)
Value:Authentic: $75-$200; reproduction: $25-$75
Maker's Marks / Writing:Cursive inscription appears to read "Mme C. Grolet Paris"; unverified from photo.
Date:2026-05-19 08:43:11.992223
Description:
A decorative gilt brass furniture escutcheon or keyhole plate with engraved scrolling ornament and faux screw heads. The cursive inscription appears to read "Mme C. Grolet Paris," but this is not fully verified from the photo.
一件装饰性镀金黄铜家具锁孔装饰板，带有刻饰卷草纹和仿螺钉头。草写铭文看起来像是“Mme C. Grolet Paris”，但仅凭照片无法完全核实。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This appears to be a French-style decorative escutcheon plate, likely from a cabinet, desk, or small case. The surface wear and patina suggest age, but the exact maker and inscription are unclear, so I would treat it as an attractive hardware component rather than a firmly identified signed piece.
这看起来是一件法式风格的装饰性锁孔板，可能来自橱柜、写字台或小型箱柜。表面磨损和包浆显示其有一定年代，但具体制作者和铭文并不清楚，因此应将其视为一件有吸引力的五金部件，而非可明确确认的签名作品。
Individual Images:
detail of brass escutcheon plate
Provenance:
No provenance provided.
Condition:
Good (visible wear, tarnish, and surface scratches; not officially graded)
Identification Score: 82%
The form, engraving, and ornamental language strongly indicate a furniture escutcheon, but the exact function and maker cannot be confirmed from a single close-up. The cursive name is only partly legible, which limits certainty.
其造型、雕刻和装饰语言很强烈地指向一件家具锁孔装饰板，但仅凭这一张近景无法确认其具体用途和制作者。草写名字只能部分辨认，因此限制了判断的确定性。
Authenticity Score: 68%
The plate shows natural tarnish, wear to the engraved surface, and aged screw heads consistent with an older hardware piece, but the finish and inscription are not enough to rule out a later decorative replacement. More views of the reverse and mounting details would help confirm age.
这件板件表面有自然氧化、雕刻处磨损以及较旧的螺钉头，符合年代较久的五金特征；但其表面处理和铭文不足以排除较晚期的装饰性替件。若能提供背面和安装细节，会更有助于确认年代。
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Keywords
French hardware, Louis XV style, gilt brass, escutcheon, engraved brass, cabinet fitting, France
法国五金, 路易十五风格, 镀金黄铜, 锁孔装饰板, 雕刻黄铜, 橱柜配件, 法国
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