Cut Crystal And Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Vase, France, Early 19th Century

Central Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Vase, France, Early 19th CenturyThis Louis XV-style vase, made in France in the 19th century, consists of a large cut crystal vase that rests on a raised base in gilded and chiseled bronze. The base is equipped with four feet in chiseled and gilt bronze. The vase is also mounted on the sides with handles in gilded and chiseled bronze and the upper part has a ring in gilded and chiseled bronze. The crystal has a refined and very elegant finish and the numerous geometric facets contribute, together with the brilliance of the gold, to give brilliance and luminosity to the object.Remarkably decorative, it can be used as a flower vase, as a centerpiece or it can be placed on a chest of drawers, a console or a table, next to antique or contemporary furniture.In excellent condition