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A giltwood and gesso convex girandole, early 19th century
With an ebonised reeded slip and ball-encrusted surround surmounted by a foliate carved cresting, with an eagle with outstretched wings perched on a rocky outcrop with a ball and chain hanging from its beak, the apron centred with a scallop shell, with candle sconces supported on serpents, some losses, re-gilt
24in. (61cm.) wide, 40in. (101.5cm.) high
With an ebonised reeded slip and ball-encrusted surround surmounted by a foliate carved cresting, with an eagle with outstretched wings perched on a rocky outcrop with a ball and chain hanging from its beak, the apron centred with a scallop shell, with candle sconces supported on serpents, some losses, re-gilt
24in. (61cm.) wide, 40in. (101.5cm.) high