Lot 308
  • 308

Paire de grands flambeaux en cristal de roche, ivoire, lapis, malachite, dans le goût Renaissance, montés en vermeil par Girolamo Giannetti, Spolète, vers 1820

Estimate
50,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description

  • Paire de grands flambeaux en cristal de roche, ivoire, lapis, malachite, dans le goût Renaissance, montés en vermeil par Girolamo Giannetti, Spolète, vers 1820
  • silver and ivory
  • Haut. 54,5 cm ; 21 1/5 in high
la base ronde reposant sur des pieds griffes, ciselée de motifs en écaille, le bord en ivoire godronné, le fût en cristal de roche alternant avec des anneaux en ivoire, malachite et lapis, la monture en vermeil à décor de dauphins stylisés soulignés de perles de corail, la bobèche en argent partiellement doré

Condition

In overall good condition. Some small splits on ivory. Well marked. Superb quality, very elegant, rare and extraordinary pattern.
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