A PAIR OF EMPIRE PARCEL-GILT AND GREEN-PAINTED WALL-CARVINGS
CIRCA 1805, ORIGINALLY ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENTS
Each formed as a plumed helmet carved with eyes and nose and with a pierced chin strap, above a reeded ribbon-wrapped backplate with tapering faceted boss, one inscribed Georgina to reverse, later fitted for elecricity, minor variations, re-decorated
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high, and slightly smaller (2)
A PAIR OF EMPIRE PARCEL-GILT AND GREEN-PAINTED WALL-CARVINGS
CIRCA 1805, ORIGINALLY ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENTS
Each formed as a plumed helmet carved with eyes and nose and with a pierced chin strap, above a reeded ribbon-wrapped backplate with tapering faceted boss, one inscribed Georgina to reverse, later fitted for elecricity, minor variations, re-decorated
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high, and slightly smaller (2)
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