Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Display Base or Ormolu Mount for Vase or Lamp in the Louis XVI Rococo Taste

Details

Description

Antique 19th century French gilt bronze display base or ormolu mount for a vase, lamp or sculpture in the Louis … Read more Antique 19th century French gilt bronze display base or ormolu mount for a vase, lamp or sculpture in the Louis XVI taste. Finely crafted with lavish Rococo revival flourishes and organic flowers, cat tails and rocaille decoration.

The base presents well and is in good antique condition, with wear to the gilding and dark patina commensurate with age. Loss to the ring around the upper surface. A later flat brass disc has been welded on the inside to close the top opening.

Measures 3-1/4" tall x 8-1/4" diameter across bottom x 4 3/4" across the top. The top seat is approx. 4" in outer diameter and 3-1/4" inner diameter. See less