19th century, nautilus shell on footed ocean style base, leading the shell is figure of swan being grasped by a figure of a water woman, two putti adorn the back of the shell, makers mark to bottom.

10 x 12 x 8 in.

Collection of Charles E. and Jane B. Wehland of Howard County, Maryland and Raleigh, NC

Break to finger of woman; gilt loss; break and repair to back putti.