Lot 94: Pair Ormolu and Cut Glass Compotes

Pair of Moser style crystal compotes or tazzas, featuring amber cut-to-clear and floral engraved glass bowls mounted to gilt bronze openwork pedestals modeled as cherubs surrounded by grapevines. Overall: 13 in H x 9 in Diameter. Continental, late 19th century. 

PROVENANCE: The estate of Billie Ann Smith, Nashville, TN.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition. There is a 1/4 in flake to rim of one glass bowl along with a few scattered fleabites to glass on both pieces. Some oxidation spots to bronze elements; tiny hole to one cherub’s shoulder.