Continental Gilt-Metal Jardiniere

first quarter 20th century, in the Louis XIV taste, of oval form, decorated with leaf-and-dart, ovolo, fluted, Vitruvian scroll and gadrooned banding, the narrow ends with a scroll-crested and floral-mantled cartouche above swags, the narrow edges with addorsed acanthus handles, the whole raised on four acanthus legs, fitted with a tin liner.
h. 5-1/2", w. 19-1/2", d. 9-1/2"

Provenance: Private collection, Covington, Louisiana.

In good condition. The removable liner has a few minor dents and dings from use. The jardiniere is in fine condition with a rich gilded surface.