Late 19th century, ovoid form, the domed reversible lid with acorn finial to one side, and gadrooned vase-shaped nozzle to the reverse, ormolu tripodal supports with relief portrait heads and floral garlands, terminating in hoof feet, above a round base with centered floral mount and rope border.



Private Collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Good estate condition; minor small nicks to base rim marble, and ormolu rim of dome cover.