An Italian blue painted and carved giltwood bracket, probably Naples second half 18th century

the top painted light blue, the base carved with a stylised scallopshell

Evidence of old very minor worm which appears to be no longer active. Old very minor chips and hairline cracks to gilding especially along edges commensurate with age and usage. Three medium sized chips to painting on the top but can easily be retouched. There are a couple of old very minor restorations to carving, e.g. to right side scallopshell on second tier. In overall good condition.
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