A Pair of Ormolu Mounted Chinese Turquoise Vases, Circa 1780
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A Pair of Ormolu Mounted Chinese Turquoise Vases, The Porcelain Kangxi (1662-1722), the mounts Louis XVI,

Circa 1780

Each vase of pot porri form with ormolu pierced lids and scrolling acanthus leaf handles on four double goats legs resting on a shaped ormolu base.  The ormolu is reminiscent of one of the most prominent and active bronziers Francois Remond (1747 – 1812).

 

Measurements:
Width: 7.5 in 19 cm
Height: 10.5 in 26.5 cm
Depth: 5.5 in 14 cm