This pair of coupes come from France. They were made C.1840, the wide shallow urns, or coupes, are finely moedlled in patinated bronze, with split foliate handles and gadrooned bodies.
Miscellaneous
Ormolu Clock Garniture
This three piece clock set is French and was made C.1870.
It has its original gilding and inset enamel numbering to the dial.
Set of 12 Chinese Paintings
These are samples (difficult to photograph to advantage) of a set of twelve Chinese paintings on pith, often refered to as rice-paper.
Bronze Ewer
This very decorative, though non-functional ewer was made in Italyin the 19th century. It is inspired by the designs of Giambattista Piranesi (1720-88).
Napoleon III Clock Garniture
This Three piece clock set was made in France, C.1860. It is ormolu, with its original gilding annd white marble.
Onyx and Enamel Inkstand.
This large and impressive inkstand was made in France in the second half of 19th century. The base is white Persian onyx on which are mounted two ink pots with a bust of a child in the centre.
