A pair of jeweled and enameled silver-mounted gilt bronze busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette 19th century, possibly Italian

mounted with diamonds and seed pearls, the silver with indistinct Italian marks

Each with a rich gilt patina. Residue and oxidation to surface and recesses, consistent with age and atmospheric changes. The silver mounts are very dark in color due to tarnish. Some pitting to the bronze, but mostly to the pedestal. Marie Antoinette lacking four stones from her necklace and Louis appears to retain all pearls. She lacks two decorative panels to the octagonal base, while he retains only one decorative panel (all others lacking).
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