Lot 41
  • 41

A pair of malachite mounted gilt-bronze tazze, Russian or French Second half 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • each: 25cm. high, 21cm. diameter; 9¾in., 8¼in.

Condition

Colour of gilding less green more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Very attractive detail to casting. The gilt-bronze is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. In overall very good condition. Highly unusual model.
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