Pair of Escalier de Cristal Gilt-bronze and Cut Glass Vases with Elephants

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Pair of Escalier de Cristal Gilt-bronze and Cut Glass Vases with Elephants, France, 19th century, each flared glass vase depicting a landscape with waterfowl to all four sides and mounted to sit within a reticulated casket atop a bejeweled elephant, standing on a flared and reticulated rectangular base, bases signed "Escalier de Cristal Paris," ht. 15 1/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Each with light scratches to inside of vase and scattered scratches, unobtrusive small areas of abrasion, and corrosion to gilt bronze.

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