A PAIR OF GILT METAL ANDIRONS, BY BOUHON FRERES, IN LOUIS XIV STYLE

A PAIR OF GILT METAL ANDIRONS BY BOUHON FRERES, IN LOUIS XIV STYLE, LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY Each with a twin handled urn with opposing relief portraits of Roman Emperors, on ornate scrolling bases with lion masks and goat hoof bases, with stamped maker marks Bouchon Frers 51.5cm high, the bases 29cm wide Provenance: Selected contents from a Private Collection, Hampshire Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age, use, and handling. These are assembled from various metal elements, predominately brass, traces of gilding but largely brass surface There are polish deposits present to deeper recesses, some signs of wear, but overall these andirons are in presentable order and appearance The elements are also solid and stable and well attached at time of report with no looseness noted As catalogued each is impressed to the rear for maker, there are also impressed numbers to the interior of the scroll bases Please see additional images sent via email link for visual reference to condition and appearance. They are a vital element of the condition report Condition Report Disclaimer, A PAIR OF GILT METAL ANDIRONS, A PAIR OF GILT METAL ANDIRONS BY BOUHON FRERES, IN LOUIS XIV STYLE, LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY Each with a twin handled urn with opposing relief portraits of Roman Emperors, on ornate scrolling bases with lion masks and goat hoof bases, with stamped maker marks Bouchon Frers 51.5cm high, the bases 29cm wide Provenance: Selected contents from a Private Collection, Hampshire, Provenance:, Condition Report:, Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age, use, and handling. These are assembled from various metal elements, predominately brass, traces of gilding but largely brass surface There are polish deposits present to deeper recesses, some signs of wear, but overall these andirons are in presentable order and appearance The elements are also solid and stable and well attached at time of report with no looseness noted As catalogued each is impressed to the rear for maker, there are also impressed numbers to the interior of the scroll bases Please see additional images sent via email link for visual reference to condition and appearance. They are a vital element of the condition report, Condition Report Disclaimer

Estimate:£800

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