neo-renaissance chope, late 19th century In gilt bronze, the pedestal decorated with acanthus leaves echoing those on the lid, the body decorated with an antique battle scene, the hinged lid surmounted by a putto playing the trumpet, the handle formed by a marine divinity holding a griffin's head. A circular ormolu tray on four claw feet with a red marble base. H. (mug): 39 cm (15 ¼ in.) H. (tray): 11.5 cm (4 ½ in.) D. 33 cm (13 in.) (2) A Renaissance revival gilt-bronze tankard, together with a circular-shaped gilt-bronze and red marble removable tray *Information for buyers: Lot from outside the EU: The hammer price is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the hammer price. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is reimbursable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional bidder providing proof of an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : Lot from outside the EU : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.