MAISON VEUVE ROYER-BULLIOD, LYON (DISTRIBUTOR) Triton swimming among fish Very large planter resting on a gilded bronze and brass base; the title decoration is in the round and in high relief. Enameled ceramic proof with iridescent metallic lustre. The base consists of an angle bracket supported by acanthus-leaf-shaped feet. Late 19th century. Bears the EJR manufacture stamp and the Veuve ROYER-BULLIOD label on the reverse. H.25cm - L.49cm - l.29cm

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