Pair of Late C19th/ Early C20th French Ormolu-mounted ‘Giallo Di Siena’ Marble Vases or Cassolettes.

Pair of late C19th/ early C20th French ormolu-mounted ‘giallo di siena’ marble vases or cassolettes.

Impressive pair of Louis XVI period style figured yellow marble vases with ormolu bronze mounts . The tapering ovoid bodies with floral swag mounts and twin intertwined handles to the sides .

Raised on turned socle supports with ‘fleched’ or feathered style ormolu mounts , onto square blocks bases with cast ormolu rings .

The fixed dome-top ‘lids’ each mounted with an ormolu bronze flambeau finial.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs, Well-selected yellow marble, ‘ marmo giallo di siena ‘ bodies and crisply-cast ormolu bronze mounts with a subtlety aged patina.

A striking and elegant pair of ormolu-mounted marble vases of bold proportions, suitable for a mantle-piece or side cabinet , to add opulence and style to a period interior.

H 18”

W 7”

D 7”

France c. 1900

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