Lot Essay
Pictured on these porcelain plaques is Lachesis, one of the Three Fates, who spins the thread of human life.
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EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Details
A pair of French Neoclassic style ormolu and porcelain-mounted mahogany and marquetry jardinieres-on-stands
Early 20th Century
Each removeable circular top with galleried rim and palmette-inlaid band, centred by a plaque depicting Lachesis, lifting to reveal a tin lining, the frieze with portrait roundels, on tapering quiver-form supports joined by a stretcher
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 21¾ in. (55.5 cm.) diameter (2)
Early 20th Century
Each removeable circular top with galleried rim and palmette-inlaid band, centred by a plaque depicting Lachesis, lifting to reveal a tin lining, the frieze with portrait roundels, on tapering quiver-form supports joined by a stretcher
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 21¾ in. (55.5 cm.) diameter (2)