Henri Picard A large pair of gilt-bronze and molded glass centerpieces Paris, late 19th century

one with a stamp H. PICARD to the underside 

Overall in good condition with the usual tarnishing to gilt bronze. Note chips to rim of glass dish, however each centerpiece is cast with the same decor being three putti musicians, one playing castagnettes, the other the triangle, and the third symbols. On one centerpiece, one putti is missing the triangle and the other both symbols. On the second centerpiece, one is missing one symbol.
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