A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU TWIN-BRANCH APPLIQUES

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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU TWIN-BRANCH APPLIQUES
MID-18TH CENTURY

Each with a scrolling foliate pierced backplate and foliate arms with drip pans and nozzles, the ormolu struck with the 'C' couronnée poinçon--17in. (43cm.) high

The 'C' couronnée poinçon was a tax mark in use from March 1745 until February 1749 on any alloy containing copper. (2)