A PAIR OF NORTH ITALIAN EBONISED, GILT AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED BLACKAMOOR TORCHERES, PROBABLY VENICE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A PAIR OF NORTH ITALIAN EBONISED, GILT AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED BLACKAMOOR TORCHERES
PROBABLY VENICE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Standing on an associated pedestal above conforming spreading base mounted with a lion mask and with paw feet
85 ½ in. (217 cm.) high; 27 in. (68.5 cm.) diameter

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Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE GHEZZI FAMILY, SWITZERLAND (LOTS 1 - 16)