Pair of Early C19th Regency Period Bronze Cassolettes of Campana Form.

Pair of early C19th Regency period bronze cassolettes of campana form .

Crisply-cast pair of bronze and gilt-bronze decorated campana urn cassolettes or candlesticks with reversible tops . The classically-inspired vase bodies each fitted with twin miniature handles , onto socle supports with square bases raised on ball feet .

The shaped lids with cast berry finials , reversing to form a turned candleholder with circular drip-pan. The edges of the tops of the bodies with ovolo or "egg and dart" detail, the candlesticks with a conforming band when reversed over . The bodies decorated with a fine band of gilded bronze applied pierced decoration.

Smart pair of bronze cassolettes which have achieved a good chocolate patina , in excellent original condition.

H 7.5"

W 4"

D 4"

England c.1820

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