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20TH CENTURY
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An ormolu three-light lampe bouillotte
20th Century
The stepped drum-shaped base with bull masks joined by swags and with three plaques inscribed VESTA, supporting a flaming torch surrounded by three godess figures, supporting a circlet with three later cup-shaped nozzles surrounding a square shaft with an adjustable red lacquer and parcel-gilt shade, and a ring handle above, adapted and restored
64cm. high
20th Century
The stepped drum-shaped base with bull masks joined by swags and with three plaques inscribed VESTA, supporting a flaming torch surrounded by three godess figures, supporting a circlet with three later cup-shaped nozzles surrounding a square shaft with an adjustable red lacquer and parcel-gilt shade, and a ring handle above, adapted and restored
64cm. high
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