Lot 444
  • 444

A Palais Royale gilt-metal cup holder retailed by Lebrun of Paris Charles X, circa 1830

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • Mother of Pearl and bronze
  • 10cm. high; 4in.
in the form of winged semi-naked caryatids surmounted by putto, garlands and drapes above a pierced metal tray centred on a mother of pearl platform with flowering handle, lions paw feet; with a printed trade label for: Rue de Richelieu No. 55 / LEBRUN...A PARIS

Condition

Good condition though would benefit from some attention as it is slightly mishapen and in need of a clean. Exquisite chasing and detail throughout.
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