Lot 74
  • 74

An Empire ormolu-mounted blue opaline glass ewer circa 1815

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • bronze, glass
  • height 13 in.
  • 33 cm
Together with a Baccarat blue opaline glass vase.

Provenance

Purchased by Mrs. Lerner from J. Kugel, Paris in 1961

Condition

Ormolu with some light rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt. Base of ewer with later mount, possibly to conceal restoration to glass.
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