Elegant French Bronze Athenian Shaped Pair Of Directory Period Cassolettes

Elegant Ormolu Pair of Athenian Shaped French Directory Period Candlesticks

This beautiful example of the Directory Era is in bronze with a dual brown and gold patina.
The Ormolu and bronze patina are beautiful and intact.

The tripod is made with a latticework attached in the center with a gilded Rosette and ending with clawed lions’ paws surrounded by foliage.
The triangular base has curved sides and a gilded patina to contrast the tripod.
The upper part of the Athenian is surmounted by a fire pot with removable lid forming a candleholder.
The base is in yellow Sienna marble.
The whole effect is striking and gorgeous.

The pair is in great condition.
Truly a wonderful decorative pair!

France 19th Century c.H: 12.80"Reference number: R-382