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Italian Grand Tour Bronze Censer with Birds

$944.01
£690
€811.80
CA$1,296.45
A$1,450.99
CHF 757.64
MX$17,702.12
NOK 9,617.26
SEK 9,126.19
DKK 6,062.13
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About the Item

A very fine antique Italian attributed grand tour bronze lidded censer applied with birds dating from around 1860. The censer stands raised on a square base supported on four flat round corner feet. The central column support sits on a round based with decorative edging and is adorned to either side with standing swans with their wings spread. The column supports a shallow round bowl shaped top with decorative edging and small air holes applied to the base. The bowl contains a small raised central platform for a pastille. The censer has a fitted slightly domed cover with pierced leaf style designs repeated around the lid and with a dolphin finial. The censer has a wonderful aged patina and is not marked. Provenance: Acquired from the British Art Market. The censer is in good condition with a slight unevenness to the cover edge.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Diameter: 3.25 in (8.25 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor distortion to the cover.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MT230331stDibs: LU1328230152272

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