Pair of Parcel Gilt Empire Vases Neo Classical Its dark hues provide a

Its dark hues provide a striking contrast suited to both period and modern settings

the design embodies both the glamour and sophistication sought after in a statement cocktail shaker of this period

especially in agate glass and opaline glass collections

with a reclined figure of learning reading a book above a white enamel dial

Pair of Parcel Gilt Empire Vases Neo Classical Its dark hues provide aPair of large Empire vases of classical form, with gilt swan handles, the turned wooden bodies with alternate green japanning, gilt metal rims and mounts, central band and bases, raised on square stepped plinths with pressed and gilt metal mounts. In original condition. Italy, circa 1820 Height: 64. 5 cms (25. 5 ins) Width: 35 cms (14 ins) Depth: 18 cms (7 ins)