18th Century Lead Putto Figure Book Sets

18th Century Lead Putto Figure Book SetsA delightful 18th century lead putto figure holding a triangle. The putto has the most wonderful form and boasts great verve. This putto would have originally been part of a larger piece and has a slightly rounded base, meaning it must be placed with caution. Note it is heavy for its size (at over 1. 3kg) so it does have good purchase once placed. A charming object. Dimensions Height: 20cm Width: 9cm Diameter of base: 5cm Weight: 1. 36 kilograms

small trays such as these are unusual

An impressive brass corinthian column oil lamp of large proportions boasting a Hinks No

likely French in origin

The work is well painted with fantastic use of shadow to create an effective three dimensional illusion

800 silver bowl with Byzantine and Jerusalem crests

Length: 88cm

000 children’s books is now kept at the V&A

Full pictorial cloth binding with gilt-stamped title to the front board and spine

and there is one small area of paint loss amongst the branches of the tree (please see photograph)

likely mid 20th century

Later gilt frame

The poster is mounted in a black and perspex frame and ready to hang