Antique Gilt and Silvered Bronze Roman Neoclassical Brazier Form Centerpiece

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This beautiful antique centerpiece in the Roman neoclassical style has the form of a Roman brazier and featured gilt putti and silvered bronze platter with medallion depicting the Augustian poet, Virgil, reading to two companions.  13 x 14 x 10 in; 33 x 36 x 25 cm. Inscribed in the medallion are the latin words VIRGILIVS APVD MECENATEM TVA MECENAS HAVD MOLLIA JVSSA. ( tazza )

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-1928
Quantity
1
Category
Metals
SubCategory
Brass/Bronze
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
c1900
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
bronze