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Pair of Grand Tour Armorial Dore Bronze Bookends/Paperweights

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A pair of antique 19th century Louis XVI style marble mounted dore bronze armorial Bookends/paperweights depicting "Peace and Music". Each is beautifully cast, hand-chiseled, and chassed with fantastic craftsmanship and detail. One bookend consists of a shield, helmet, armor, and bat while the other bookend consists of a guitar, a book of music, trumpet, and other musical items. Each dore bronze piece is mounted on a marble base. France, circa 1870.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919520376292

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