Lot no. 251
Pair of rare ormolu torches, the shaft formed by a bundle of rifles surmounted by flags supporting a helmet inverted with a plume of feathers, all resting on a circular base imitating a mound dotted with grass and flowers, encircled by a laurel garland
19th century work
H. 28 cm - Diam. base: 12 cm BL
Rare symbolic model glorifying military victories
For a similar model: Beaussant-Lefèvre sale, 5 April 2013, lot 136
For a similar model but partially patinated: Thierry de Maigret sale, 25 March 2015, lot 231
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Antique art and decorative objects
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