An exceptional pair of ormolu cassolettes, the circular lids with berry finials, located within agate burnished bowls supported on curved legs, and bacchanalian masks tapering to rams feet on concave sided plinths.
France circa 1780
Height 12 1/2 ins 32cm
Diameter 6 1/8ins 15.5cm
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