An assembled gilt bronze, onyx and Sèvres style cobalt ground porcelain vase, cover and pedestal France, circa 1880

the urn continuously decorated to show eighteenth century couples beside a lake, signed Guillou, the pedestal painted to show a woodland nymph, signed Maxant.

In overall fair condition. The porcelain is in good condition with areas of discoloration and surface residue consistent with age. There is also light crazing to the surface area. Some rubbing to the gilt mounts consistent with handling, as well as little oxidation consistent with atmospheric changes. The onyx on the pedestal shows fretting and chips to the edges consistent with its age and assemblage.
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