FRENCH GILT METAL AND COLORLESS CUT CRYSTAL MANTEL/TABLE URNS,late 19th century. Base cast as three frolicking putti centering openwork support issuing separate flaring crystal urn; toupie feet. - H: 25 in. x 8 3/4 in. Estimate $500-1,000
PROVENANCE: Rosa Ponselle Museum
Flake to very bottom of base of one of the crystal urns; this is not visible when urns are inserted. Wear to edge of paneling from insertion in metal, again not visible when crystal is inserted. Otherwise, these are perfect. Metal base is in fine condtion. Surface dirt present and should be cleaned and polishes professionally.