EXCESSIVELY Rare VULLIAMY Ormolu BRONZE LION Dated 1800

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VERY LOW OPENING BID WITH NO RESERVE! For your consideration is an EXCESSIVELY Rare BENJAMIN VULLIAMY Ormolu BRONZE LION! Black marble base measures about 7" long x 3.75" deep x about 1" thick. The bronze lion portion measures about 6.5" long x 3" deep x 4.75" tall to the top of his mane EXCLUDING the marble base & is VERY HEAVY!The bottom of the solid bronze lion was hand engraved in period script by the sculptor Benjamin Vulliamy "Publas the Act directs 1st Aug 1800 by B. Vulliamy & Son London". Vulliamy was world renown at the time...as he is now...as "The Clockmaker To The King" from 1773. Vulliamy was instrumental in the production and development of a new type of ornamental clock case in the 1780s in which high quality gilt bronze was combined with finely modeled biscuit porcelain figures in an attempt to surpass French biscuit porcelain and ormolu bronze production...and to promote English manufacture. The fine attention to the incredible details and the crisp crafting of this period bronze is absolutely incredible! The camera can only capture it to a certain extent and doesn''t really do it the justice it deserves!This ormolu bronze is in great condition with just a few minor, tiny inconsequential surface scuffs/scrapes/losses to the gold gilt finish. Not at all distracting or disturbing...just stated for the record. The marble base does show quite a bit of chipping to the edges & corners but does not take away from the great look of this piece whatsoever. In fact, it may have actually been sculpted this/that way?An AMAZING SURVIVAL and most likely a ONE-OF-A-KIND! Please see all of the pictures...I've taken many...& decide the condition and value of this great early bronze for yourself. Sale is as-is & final. This lovely piece would make a great addition to ANY collection &/or decor! Practical & useful too! And...at an IRRESISTIBLE PRICE! Don't miss out! WHEN THIS IS GONE...IT'S GONE! PLEASE email me with any questions you may have or if you require more photos & I will respond within 24 hours or less. Have fun bidding & good luck! CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS OFTEN! I'M ALWAYS LISTING MANY CHOICE, UNUSUAL & FRESH ESTATE ITEMS!Money orders preferred. Personal/business checks OK, but must be held until they clear. I also accept Paypal which enables you to pay for your item with your credit card if you wish. Ask ALL questions BEFORE you bid! All sales are AS IS & FINAL...NO EXCEPTIONS! See my feedback & BID WITH CONFIDENCE!S/H is $21.95 (VERY heavy) for USPS Mail within the cont. USA. Insurance is extra and will be added at auction end and is based on the final winning bid. Shipping/handling is higher Overseas & Canada...generally $24-60 for registered (signed for) mail (required). Insurance is optional (w available) & advised. W it IS NOT available or you elect NOT to insure your parcel I CAN NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS! If you do not feel comfortable with one or any of the terms stated anyw in this listing...PLEASE DO NOT BID! Overseas/Canadian bidders...please email if you need a more exact shipping quote BEFORE YOU BID. Overseas &/or USA buyers...shipping/handling IS NOT negotiable! PLEASE do not bid if you are not willing to pay the shipping/handling charges! Please DO NOT use ebay checkout...I will email winner after auction close! NY State Residents...8.75% Sales Tax MUST be included in Your Total! read more

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