A pair of Continental ornithological ice-pails, covers and liners
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A pair of Continental ornithological ice-pails, covers and liners

CIRCA 1790

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A pair of Continental ornithological ice-pails, covers and liners
Circa 1790
Of flared campana form with double gilt angular handles suported by a foliate bracket, painted with birds perched on trees in landscape vignettes beneath a gilt line, foliage-scroll and meandering foliage border suspending flowers and garlands, the lower parts with gilt radiating stiff-leaves, the stepped circular feet and waisted covers with gilt trailing vine, the interior of the liners and the top of the covers with scattered gilt foliage and gilt ring and tripod finials (one handle broken and restored, one finial restored, some re-touching to lower gilt rim of covers, one liner with area broken from rim and restored, both liners with restoration to gilt rims)
14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high (2)