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A neo-classical bronze comport, 19th century, the shallow oval…
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Melbourne
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20-Oct-2020
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A neo-classical bronze comport, 19th century, the shallow oval dish applied with opposed scrolled handles emanating snakes, mounted on a pedestal flanked with dolphins, raised on a rectangular plinth. Two paper labels to underside of base, one reading 'J. Tennant/ 149, strand, London, W.C / Importer and Manufacturer of/ all Kinds of Ornaments/ for the / Drawing-Room, Dining-Room/ and / Library/ consisting of Italian alabaster, marble / bronze, Derbyshire Spar, & c.', 15 cm high, 20.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
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Metalware: Bronze and ormolu