Pair of George III White Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes, circa 1780
ENGLAND
19 x 9.5 x 6 cm
7 ½ x 3 ¾ x 2 ¼ in
7 ½ x 3 ¾ x 2 ¼ in
7202
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In the form of urns with reversible candle holders, each with a flaming finial to the top, a pair of angular shaped handles hung with swagged laurel garlands, a band...
In the form of urns with reversible candle holders, each with a flaming finial to the top, a pair of angular shaped handles hung with swagged laurel garlands, a band of Greek key pattern to the top of the white marble bodies supported on a laurel leaf cup above a played, fluted stem on a square form base.
Many of the elements of this design are similar to cassolettes from workshop of Matthew Boulton. A set of four cassolettes sold by Jeremy Ltd are of similar form.
A similar cassolette with a body made of Blue John is housed in the National Trust collection at Cliveden Estate, Buckinghamshire (item number NT765970) and a pair are housed in the Royal Collection, Frogmore House (no. 53328).
Many of the elements of this design are similar to cassolettes from workshop of Matthew Boulton. A set of four cassolettes sold by Jeremy Ltd are of similar form.
A similar cassolette with a body made of Blue John is housed in the National Trust collection at Cliveden Estate, Buckinghamshire (item number NT765970) and a pair are housed in the Royal Collection, Frogmore House (no. 53328).