Two pairs of ormolu torches : - one for the toilet, with engraved friezes of oves, flowers and twisted flutes... Louis XV style. H. 14.2 cm. - one with fluted column on circular base with pearl necklace. Louis XV style. H. 16 cm. = Wear and knocks. ATTACHED : Lot of pewter : - Saint Chrême pyxis, with three bulbs. H. 13 cm. Detached bottom. - flat-bottomed covered pot AVALLON hallmark under crown. H. 17 cm. - torch with square quadripod base. Marked and signed BONNET in Pezenas. H. 17.5 cm. - brooch. Marked and signed J.L. THIERCELIN H. 27 cm. = scratches and knocks.

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