A pair of vases with St. Petersburg scenes, possibly Batenin Manufactory, St. Petersburg, first half of 19th century

of crater form with swan handles and gilded, one with a scene of the Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns in a rectangular reserve, the second with a view of the Bronze Horseman and Admiralty, the reverse of both with lyres surrounded by scrolling classical foliate ornament in ciselé gilt, apparently unmarked

overall good condition, some possible areas of retouching to gilding, although not visible under blacklight
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