This beautiful pair of vases, converted to lamps are crafted from Chinese cloisonn� enamel and French Chinoiserie style ormolu mounts. The ovoid body of each vase features a variety of beautiful coloured butterflies and floral sprays. The mounts feature exquisite finely carved elephant heads. The main background colour is a vibrant turquoise.The practice of combining Chinese export cloisonn� enamel with French Chinoiserie bronze mounts was a popular during the latter 19th Century.Origin/Age: Chinese, 1890Condition: Very good, Recently Re-Wired. Price per pairDimensions: Overall: 43 Cms Height x 19 Cms Width x 17 Cms Depth / Vase Height: 31 CmsJudy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art. The majority of our extensive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition. Much of our stock is not listed online so do contact us if you are looking for something in particular.We have a large international clientele, both private and trade, and export to all parts of the world, contact for any quotes. Height is 43cm (16.9inches)
Width is 19cm (7.5inches)
Depth is 17cm (6.7inches)