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Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Dolphin Chenets
About the Item
A pair of 19th Century French ormolu dolphin chenets
French, 19th century
44cm high x 25cm wide x 13cm in depth.
These superb antique chenets, or firedogs, were crafted in France in the 19th century and are made from fantastic and radiant gilt-bronze. The two matching pieces feature an elaborate ornate base, which is mounted by large mythical sea-creatures, or dolphins, which are placed heads down with their tails holding aloft a sphere, which is in turn richly decorated with extensive scrolling decorations and wreaths. Open-shells furnish the top of each work, and facing towards each other, they make a fantastic addition to a home fireplace, or indeed, to any suitable interior.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Baroque (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
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- Seller Location:London, GB
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