It was listed by Donnelly Antiques Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Donnelly Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Approximate overall height 14.5cms
Square marble base some 15cms x 15cms
There would have been a small removable lid to the top of the roof but this is now missing, as is often the case with this model. It was possibly designed as a censer or the central element may have been used for pot pouri. Sometimes designed as an inkwell but this one doesn't appear to have been for that purpose. The bronze is in excellent condition and has been professionally cleaned and waxed as has the original attached marble base. The marble has a number of very minor nicks to the edges.
Donnelly Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1870s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Donnelly Antiques Ltd Profile Page
A Good Size 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Temple of Vesta
