RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 25th May
ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED ONYX TAZZA, EUGÈNE CORNU c.1870
Antique magnificent 19th Century French ormolu mounted onyx marble tazza, masterfully crafted by Eugène Cornu, exudes timeless elegance. Resting upon a trio of exquisitely adorned ormolu-mounted legs, each embellished with leaf-capped scrolled motifs culminating in lion paw feet, this piece is a testament to fine craftsmanship. The legs are further enhanced with cast faces adorned with intricate acanthus leaf foliage. Rising from these legs is a tapered stem supporting the majestic onyx marble top. It bears the signature "E. CORNU 24 Boul des ITALIENS".
Reference Number: E10181