A gilt-bronze and pewter mounted brown and white glass vase, Austrian or French last quarter 19th century

of bulbous form the funnel neck with gilt-bronze foliate cast collar the sides with a band of oak leaves and acorns with a gekko flanking a musical trophy on four pierced 'S' scrolled legs enclosing oak leaves and an acorn

Some very minor pitting to the glass, but this is hardly noticeable. Very attractive detail to casting. The mounts are a little dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. An unusual lot, in otherwise good condition.
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