Pair of Antique Grotto Style Bronze Dolphin Clamshell Compotes

19th century, likely Italian, large clamshell supported by a finely cast gilt bronze dolphin seafloor terrace pedestal, unmarked.

8 x 8 3/4 x 6 in.

Some scattered verdigris, spotting and rubbing to gilt; natural hairlines to clamshells; one shell missing screw to underside. Overall good estate condition.