#34

French Gilt and Mother-of-Pearl Dinner Bell with Winged Dove
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$1,300
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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) A white marble circular base supports an elaborate arrangement in ormolu and mother-of-pearl,with classic grape and marguerite decorations,and a trailing grape branch that reaches to the crown and upon which is perched a winged dove. When the branch is lifted and dropped,the hidden dinner bell rings with a lovely sound. Excellent condition. French,circa 1870.