A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU CHENETS
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU CHENETS

CIRCA 1745

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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU CHENETS
Circa 1745
Each in the form of a monkey, one playing the drum, the second a flute, on a foliate-scrolled pierced base
10in. (26.5cm.) high (2)
Sale room notice
Please note each of these chenets is stamped with 'C' couronn poinon. This was a tax mark used in France between March 1745 and February 1749 on an alloy containing copper.