A PAIR OF LOUIS-PHILIPPE ORMOLU-MOUNTED FLUOR-SPAR URNS by F. Barbedienne, each with associated lotus-leaf cast nozzle above a spreading top, the tapering ovoid body with a stylised foliate frieze, on lotus-leaf cast domed spreading socle, eared square stepped panelled base mounted with scrolling foliage and gadrooned feet, drilled for electricity, both stamped F. BARBEDIENNE, the feet numbered 1-8

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A PAIR OF LOUIS-PHILIPPE ORMOLU-MOUNTED FLUOR-SPAR URNS by F. Barbedienne, each with associated lotus-leaf cast nozzle above a spreading top, the tapering ovoid body with a stylised foliate frieze, on lotus-leaf cast domed spreading socle, eared square stepped panelled base mounted with scrolling foliage and gadrooned feet, drilled for electricity, both stamped F. BARBEDIENNE, the feet numbered 1-8
15in.(38cm.) high (2)

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The Barbedienne foundry was founded in 1839 by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 - 92) and specialised in casting bronzes after the principal treasures of French museums, as well as producing bronze d'ameublement

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