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A PAIR OF PARIS GOLD-GROUND TWO-HANDLED BALUSTER VASES
CIRCA 1830
Each of baluster form with everted rim, the loop handles rising from stylized anthemion and terminating in rams' heads, painted in bright colours with named scenes of the Greek War of Independence including the battles of Missolonghi and Navarino, the gold ground chased with military trophies, the integral square stand chased on each side with a wreath enclosing flowers (gilding worn, restorations)--21in. (53.3cm.) high (2)
CIRCA 1830
Each of baluster form with everted rim, the loop handles rising from stylized anthemion and terminating in rams' heads, painted in bright colours with named scenes of the Greek War of Independence including the battles of Missolonghi and Navarino, the gold ground chased with military trophies, the integral square stand chased on each side with a wreath enclosing flowers (gilding worn, restorations)--21in. (53.3cm.) high (2)