DESCRIPTION: (from Christies.com) A pair of late Louis XV ormolu chenets, circa 1770. Each with flaming athenienne with spirally-fluted body and lion-mask monopodia, on a paneled base with berried guilloche above a vine-trailed frieze mounted with a central Apollo mask within a ribbon-tied frame hung with fruiting garlands, the other end with Neoclassical urn with berried finial and scrolled arms above an acanthus cup, on acanthus-headed acorn feet, lacking iron return arms. HALLMARKS: Was unable to find any markings on either of the chenets. CONDITION: Very good overall condition with normal wear, imperfections and patina/dark spots as expected with age. MY RESEARCH: Exact sold on Christies.com on July 7, 2005 for GBP $42,000 (See attached link below) https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4531923

16" wide x 6" deep x 15.75" high