Lot 252
  • 252

A pair of Italian neo-classical white marble vases and covers

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • each 30cm. high; 1ft.
each with a pomegranite finial above a bell shaped lid with beaded banding and a cylindrical body mounted with lion mask handles, on an inverted bell shaped green marble foot, raised on a square plinth base with a further beaded border 

Condition

Colour less greenish overall with more contrast between the green and white marble. Old very minor marks and chips which are hardly noticeable and commensurate with normal usage. The gilding on the rings in the lions' jaws is worn. In overall good condition. Attractive model. Each is 33cm high.
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