A pair of French ormolu-mounted Samson vases, late 19th/20th century (4). A pair of French ormolu-mounted Samson vases, late 19th/20th century fitted as lamps, each of baluster form, surmounted by a tall waisted neck decorated in a 'famille-rose' palette in Chinese taste with precious objects and formal borders, conical silk brocade shades (4) vase 44 cm high, 78 cm high including fitments. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE