Pair Of Antique Display Vases, Italian, Marble, Decorative Urn, Grand Tour, 1870

Our Stock # 18.7982

This is a pair of antique display vases. An Italian, heavy marble and bronze decorative urn, dating to the Grand Tour period, circa 1870. 

• A superior pair of elegant grand tour vases
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Attractive black marble urn forms with contrasting golden bronze detail
• Craftsmanship and presentation of showcase quality - ideal for an institution or collector

• Accentuated with strikingly slender handles, adorned with minute finials
• Sealed nozzle within the flared rim hosts a diameter of 4cm (1.5'') - ideal for candles
• Decorative engravings to the globular body, depicting Pudicitia - the Roman goddess of modesty
• To the handle side, flourishes of interwoven scrolling vines add further engraved interest

• As it tapers, a Greek key border continues the neoclassical fascination of Italian decorative arts
• Bronzed circular stem stands upon a tapering marble socle, held securely beneath
• Delightfully heavy at a weight of 6.57kg (14.48 lb)

This is a striking pair of antique display vases, a distinct example of late 19th century Italian taste. Wonderfully heavy and tactile. Delivered polished and ready to showcase.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 16cm (6.25'')
Max Depth: 16cm (6.25'')
Max Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')