Lot 301
  • 301

A pair of Louis XIV style ormolu-mounted Samson porcelain lidded pots Late 19th Century

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • bronze, porcelain
  • height 7 3/4 in.
  • 20 cm

Condition

Ormolu base mounts detached but present and can be easily reattached with glue. Ormolu with oxidation and some surface dirt. Porcelain in good condition with some minor rubbing to gilding and light surface dirt; not extensive. In good overall condition.
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