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Large Pair of early 19th. century Grand Tour bronze Tazzas

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Large Pair of early 19th. century Grand Tour bronze Tazzas


A fine and rare decorative pair of Grand Tour Bronze Tazzas of large scale on Sienna marble plints . The handles , which attach to the underside of the bowls are leaf-moulded and employ scroll work that finished in Serpent heads . The bases are in quality vivid yellow Sienna marble . Very nice smooth patina and good condition .H 34 cm.

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