Lot 221
  • 221

A pair of Charles X ormolu-mounted glass vases circa 1830, body of one glass vase partially later

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • glass, bronze
  • height 12 1/2 in.
  • 32 cm

Condition

Body of one vase later, probably moulded after the other and glued to the old cut glass stem. Minor chips to glass with largest chips to base of base of one. Each with one dolphin handle slightly loose. Ormolu with oxidations, some rubbing and surface dirt. In otherwise good condition.
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