PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL VASES, NORTHERN EUROPEAN WORK In silver-plated metal, of baluster form, standing on a pedestal, the body with channels surmounted by a broad frieze of openwork foliage, the handles with alternating threaded scrolls, the ram's head attachments ending in a lion's head, standing on a square base with a border of water leaves, set with four miniatures under glass painted in grisaille, with scenes from Antiquity; Minor knocks and wear, traces of oxidation, wear and tears in the decoration of the miniatures. H. 34 cm (13 ½ in.) l. 13.5 cm (5 ¼ in.) A pair of Northern European Neoclassical silver-plated vases *Information for buyers : The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : 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.