Set of four candlesticks, Rome, circa 1720. Silversmith: Simone Miglié. Silver-gilt in original fitted brown leather case. H 8.5 cm. © Dario Ghio Intended to decorate the corners of a game table. The base of each is engraved with the coat of arm of the...

A fine Directoire patinated and gilt bronze allegorical mantel clock "au bon sauvage" with figure personifying Africa; the dial signed Terrien à Paris; first quarter 19th century. Photo Bonhams. The seated figure, accompanied by a panther and a tortoise,...