07-19-201407-19-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2740BBoston
July 19, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Baccarat Crystal and Parcel-gilded Bronze Bases

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$1,845$1,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2740BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 19, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Two Baccarat Crystal and Parcel-gilded Bronze Bases, France, late 19th/early 20th century, each cast and hand-chased as a putto supporting a circular frame, on tripod colorless crystal base cut in a radiating diaper design, on three toupie feet, marked to base, ht. 6 7/8; together with a cut colorless crystal compote bowl, dia. 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

One circular frame mounted with later metal re-enforcement. Age-typical wear: areas of darkening to gilt-bronze and small checks to crystal bases and bowl. Bowl may be married. Please note that there is one bowl and two compotes.


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Keywords

France, metal re-enforcement