Fine Pair of Empire Gilt-bronze and Colorless Cut Glass Two-tiered Servers

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Fine Pair of Empire Gilt-bronze and Colorless Cut Glass Two-tiered Servers, by Pierre-Philippe Thomire, early 19th century, finely reeded stem topped by flat leaf and ring handle, with two graduated cut glass plates, on round base mounted with figures of three winged female herms ending in paterae-centered scrolls, the sides of base mounted with husk, anthemion, and paterae band, on paw feet, ht. 22 1/2 in.
Estimate $20,000-30,000

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