This pair of French bronze urns is based upon an ancient Roman drinking cup with its body adorned with intertwined berried ivy and unusually for this model they have similarly decorated lids with a preening bird finial. Raised on octagonal three-part black marble bases with ormolu mounts.Overall height approximately 28cms, maximum width, far edge of handle to far edge of handle some 18.2cms and the maximum depth of the lower part of the base is 11.9cms.They are in very good antique condition with wear consistent with age. The bronze is rubbed to the high points and has been waxed to enhance and preserve the finish. There are 3 small dents to the rim of one of the urns, see photograph, and there are a couple of minor nibbles to the marble.We currently only trade on-line and are very pleased to receive enquiries by email, whatsapp or phone. Carefully packed delivery to mainland UK is included in the list price. Quotes can be arranged for overseas shipping but only to the USA, Canada, UAE, Australia and countries within the EU. In the unlikely event that a buyer wishes to return an item a full refund will be given on the understanding that we must by notified by email of a return within 7 days of receipt. The buyer will be fully responsible for the insured return postage and packaging costs and the item must be returned in the same condition as sold.Payment by bank transfer, cheque, Paypal, credit or debit card. Items will be reserved whilst funds are being cleared. Height is 28cm (11.0inches)
Width is 18.2cm (7.2inches)
Depth is 11.9cm (4.7inches)