Lot 48
  • 48

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted figured marble cassolettes late 19th century

Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description

  • gilt-bronze, marble
  • 23cm. high; 9in.
the covers reversing to form sconces, mounted with ram's masks and in-swept legs ending in paw feet on circular bases with conforming marble plinths

Condition

In good order. Bronzes and marble good, although marble bases with some very small/minor chips to edges which do not detract.
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