A PAIR OF GERMAN RED SERPENTINE VASES AND COVERS, mounted with gilt-copper each with domed stepped foliate wrapped top surmounted by a seated figure of Cupid, the turned tapering body applied with mask-centred ribbed clasps, above a repoussé waved strapwork base with bouquets of fruit, the domed spreading socle etched with further strapwork cabochons and foliate panels

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A PAIR OF GERMAN RED SERPENTINE VASES AND COVERS, mounted with gilt-copper each with domed stepped foliate wrapped top surmounted by a seated figure of Cupid, the turned tapering body applied with mask-centred ribbed clasps, above a repoussé waved strapwork base with bouquets of fruit, the domed spreading socle etched with further strapwork cabochons and foliate panels
6in. (15cm) high; 4in. (10cm) wide (2)

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