A pair of Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted Chinese blue and white porcelain ewers the mounts part mid-18th century, the porcelain Qing dynasty, 18th century

with later associated bases

In overall good condition. One ewer has signs of a brown discoloration to the surface which may benefit from cleaning according to taste. Both ewers have minor marks and small chips. The mounts have some signs of pitting in keeping with the casting process. There are traces of glue residue to the underside where the mounts have been fitted.
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