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Rare Louis XVI Russian Ormolu Mounted Agate Vase with Dore Bronze Swan Handles

About the Item

A magnificent Louis XVI Style Russian ormolu-mounted covered agate vase or Urn with finely hand-chiseled and Cast doré Bronze Swan Handles. This marvellous baluster form covered vase has been beautifully hollowed and hand carved from an exceptional quality piece of agate. Found on the body of the vase are gorgeously cast and hand-chiseled doré bronze garlands, which are connected to acanthus leaves flowing downwards from two doré bronze swan-head form handles. The vase is set on a beautiful square raised ormolu base, further resting on ormolu balled feet. Inlaid in each side of the base are rectangular handcut agate panels. The lid of the vase is also hand carved agate with a pinecone finial resting atop. Russia, circa Early 1800s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919514192882
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