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A RARE FRENCH EMPIRE GILT SUGAR-VASE
by Abel-Etienne Giroux (Arminjon, 144), Paris, 1794-1797,
remarked 1798-1809
On circular base with finely pierced gallery, the plain bowl-shaped body on pierced mount resting on three hoof-feet terminating in satyres heads linked with draperies, with water-leaf rim, the plain cover with finial shaped as parrot resting on a branch, engraved with monogram FB. 27.5 cm high
(1,073 gr) (3)
by Abel-Etienne Giroux (Arminjon, 144), Paris, 1794-1797,
remarked 1798-1809
On circular base with finely pierced gallery, the plain bowl-shaped body on pierced mount resting on three hoof-feet terminating in satyres heads linked with draperies, with water-leaf rim, the plain cover with finial shaped as parrot resting on a branch, engraved with monogram FB. 27.5 cm high
(1,073 gr) (3)