A Very Fine Pair of French Late Empire Patinated Bronze & Well Grained creamy white statutory Marble Grand Tour Twin Handle Tazza of large and heavy proportions First quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency period. Each circular bowl with Acanthus Leaf cast body and decorative moulded beaded detail rims and twin bronze handles modelled as leaves and berries, ending on a central reeded socle base above a square marble central support with plinth base, with twin beaded bronze mounts. Finials cast as Bears. Condition: These pieces have been professionally cleaned, original patinated bronze with no wear at high points, very good condition, each base with added fabric protective pads, tiny repair at base of marble on one, see image. Height: (entire to top of finials) 10.5'' (26.5cm). Width: (including handles) 7'' (17.5cm). Width: (at base) 4.75'' (12cm). Depth: (at base) 4.75'' (12cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable Fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. This wonderful pair of Tazzas are symbolic designs of Neoclassicism, which prevailed from the late Eighteenth Century throughout the Nineteenth Century.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We are proud to be able to say we run one of the most successful Antique Shops in Dublin, together with our partner Shop Martin Fennelly Antiques and have an exceptional on-line selling reputation, just have a glance through our "TESTIMONIALS" link. We specialize in the sale of fine quality early furniture and related items. We also offer a varied selection of decorative items to include Traveling Writing Slopes, Tea Caddies and exceptional fitted Jewellery Caskets. Exquisite collection of French & English Porcelain as well as a variety of ormolu & bronze decorative items including a selection of electric Table Lamps offered with hand made silk shades.We welcome inquiries from pr...