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SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY PARIS
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A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PLATINUM AND GOLD-GROUND SNAKE-HANDLED VASES
Second half of the 19th century, probably Paris
Each of baluster form with reticulated gallery rim, fluted socle foot and octagonal base, the domed cover with pinecone finial, the gilt snake handles issuing from leaf terminals, decorated in raised gilt and platinum in the Japanese taste with a bird perched on a flowering branch, the reverse with similar flowers, mounted as a lamp
247/8in. (63.2cm.) high, overall (2)
Second half of the 19th century, probably Paris
Each of baluster form with reticulated gallery rim, fluted socle foot and octagonal base, the domed cover with pinecone finial, the gilt snake handles issuing from leaf terminals, decorated in raised gilt and platinum in the Japanese taste with a bird perched on a flowering branch, the reverse with similar flowers, mounted as a lamp
247/8in. (63.2cm.) high, overall (2)