A pair of early 19th century Italian gilt bronze campagna form vases. Italy, ca 1810. H: 10.2 in (26.0 cm). W: 5.9 in (15.0 cm) © 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES

decorated in the round with Bacchic scenes depicting putti cavorting amongst themselves with a goat, the vases have finely wrought lotus petal handles and bronze paterae at the capitals. The vases are supported on a baluster stem and circular foot cast with acanthus leaf and a guilloche pattern. The whole is supported by a grey marble block plinth. http://www.mallettantiques.com