A FRENCH BEAUX-ARTS STYLE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE JARDINIERE, CIRCA 1880, of elongated quatrefoil form with lattice hatching to the body overlaid with a floral bouquet to the center, lappet decorated rim, at each end a trefoil pierced handle with applied insect decoration supporting cast and applied winged cherub figures, one playing a lute and the other singing, the whole raised on reticulated interlaced arch base with four scrolled feet, fitted with liner and mesh insert. Height: 10 1/8" Width: 15 1/2" Depth: 9 1/4"

In overall fair to good condition with rubbing and losses to gilt decoration, surface wear commensurate with age and use.

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