A very rare Mennecy Ormolu Mounted Vase and Cover, Circa 1740
10 Ins (26 cms.)
Item No. 1650
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A very rare Mennecy Ormolu Mounted Vase and Cover, the baluster vase pierced at the shoulder and applied with the flowering branches of rose bushes, resting on a rockwork base...
A very rare Mennecy Ormolu Mounted Vase and Cover, the baluster vase pierced at the shoulder and applied with the flowering branches of rose bushes, resting on a rockwork base applied with a small child to one side pouring water from a jug, the reverse with a reclined sheep. Resting on a rococo scroll moulded ormolu base support, the cover with similar scrolled ormolu mounts, signed on the inside of the collar.
See thumbnail image for the initials on the ormolu mounts – see below