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Condition: Used (Very good structural vintage condition)
Brand / Maker: Vantines
Model Number: 1204
Material: Spelter Metal (Zinc Alloy with dark bronze finish)
Theme: Animals, Middle Eastern, Camel, Orientalism
Type: Incense Burner / Desk Figurine / Accessory
Era / Style: Art Deco (1920s)
Original/Reproduction: Vintage/Antique Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: France (Imported by A.A. Vantine & Co., NY)Up for sale is an authentic, antique 1920s Art Deco figural camel incense burner by Vantines (Model No. 1204). This historic piece was cast in France out of spelter metal for the famous A.A. Vantine & Co. import house of New York. It features beautifully stylized blankets and a saddle harness, capturing the classic 1920s Orientalism aesthetic. The piece has a lovely, deep, darkened aged patina that accentuates the textured details of the metalwork.
Condition Details:
Structural integrity: Solid metal frame with no cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Finish: Displays authentic surface wear, minor scuffs, and darkening consistent with a century of age.
Completeness: This listing includes the camel base unit only. The small, removable vented lid/top insert is missing. It displays beautifully as-is or functions perfectly as a small tealight holder or catch-all dish.
Measurements:
Length: approx 6 inches
Height: approx 2-3/4 inches