Lot Essay
A similar pair sold anonymously in these Rooms, 26 October 2001, lot 275.
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CIRCA 1795
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A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE ORMOLU AND BARDIGLIO MARBLE CASSOLETTES
Circa 1795
Each in the form of an athenienne with a lid with pinecone handle, on outsplayed legs with goat's feet headed by satyr-masks suspending chains, one tassle replaced
12½in. (32cm.) high, 6in. (15cm.) diameter (2)
Circa 1795
Each in the form of an athenienne with a lid with pinecone handle, on outsplayed legs with goat's feet headed by satyr-masks suspending chains, one tassle replaced
12½in. (32cm.) high, 6in. (15cm.) diameter (2)