Lot 419 , A pair of 19th century French acid-etched emerald green cameo glass vases, H 15cm

A pair of 19th century French acid-etched emerald green cameo glass vases, of slightly ovoid tapered form, having Empire style ormolu mounts with square section Neoclassical-bordered rims and bases and centred by reticulated bands supported by cornucopias, allegorical figures and Napoleonic eagles, the bases with large polished pontils, unmarked, H 15cm
Estimate £100-150

One vase base a little dented inward, hardly noticeable; no damage not metal or glass; front of one vase plinth a curious red shade and needs a clean; one gilt metal mount around neck-rim detachable


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Sold for £180