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Antique Pair of French Ormolu & Marble Cassolettes

A pair of Napoleon III ormolu and carrera marble Cassolettes. The ovoid bodies with removable lids inverting to a candle sconce, supported by triform uprights with Rams heads and hoof feet standing on a circular stepped base with twisted laurel wreath friezes and toupee feet. Retaining their original gilding, worn in places.

Height 8″ (20cm)

Width 2 3/4″ (7cm)

Depth 2 3/4″ (7cm)

French

Circa 1870