A PAIR OF LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED AND WHITE MARBLE BRULE-PARFUMS

A PAIR OF LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED AND WHITE MARBLE BRULE-PARFUMS
CIRCA 1790
Each removable cover surmounted with a pinceone finial above a pierced arabesque band, the waisted bodies applied with beaded moulding and hung with chains of beads flanked by double srolled snake handles, raised on four bird's legs on an oval marble plinth raised on small ormolu bun feet
8 in. (20 cm.) high; 9 ¾ in. (25 cm.) wide

Provenance
Specified lots are being stored at Crozier Park Royal (details below) or will be removed from Christie’s, 8 King Street, London, SW1Y 6QT by 5.00pm on the day of the sale. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. If the lot is at has been transferred to Crozier Park Royal, it will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day following the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s, 8 King Street, it will be available for collection on any working day (not weekends) from 9.00am to 5.00pm
These lots have been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.