Pair of Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Crystal Centerpiece Coupes

France, late 19th century, cast in the Empire taste, featuring three caryatids with palmette frond basket supporting a crystal bowl with vertical cut flutes, raised on a drum terrace with medallion mask and floral mount relief mounts, raised on six winged paw feet, unsigned.

17 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

Some rubbing to gilt and a few small pots of verdigris; one form missing the interior ormolu terrace that rests underneath the glass bowl; some scattered scratches to crystal; one bowl sits slightly higher within the metal basket.