Exceptionally well cast 19th c. ormolu bronze centrepiece, fashioned as Triton sea creature with with upswept arms and body of a large seashell with sea monster legs siting atop turtle, "S" scroll handle with winged sea creature half man - half hippocamp sea horse with long dolphin tail; base filled with stone composite with attached velvet. Provenance: old private collection, Pittsburgh, PA, by descent in the family to the current owner. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com
Condition
Very good overall antique condition, some sporadic wear to finish, front figure attached slightly loose.