Lot 236
  • 236

A Restauration ormolu and cut-glass cup and cover circa 1825

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 5 3/4 in.; width 4 1/2 in.; depth 3 1/4 in.
  • 14.5 cm; 11.5 cm; 8 cm
with a flower finial above a hinged spreading incized top joined to an ormolu incized rim above a cylindrical body with rectangular facets mounted with an ormolu rim, the rims joined by a scrolling handle.

Condition

Minor marks, verdigris and rubbing to the ormolu. Minute chippings to the glass. In otherwise good condition.
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