Antique French Empire Style 8.75" Centerpiece, Tazza or Compote, Foliate Brass & Intaglio Etched Glass Mouthet & Pernny 75" and about 1" in

75" and about 1" in depth

that thick impasto use of oil paint fully intact

and it's so rich in golds and reds

would have been strung with 9 strands of seed or larger pearls

or simply stuck in the treasure trove closets of a longtime family chateau

Antique French Empire Style 8.75" Centerpiece, Tazza or Compote, Foliate Brass & Intaglio Etched Glass Mouthet & Pernny 75" and about 1" inElegant antique French Empire style 8. 75" diameter centerpiece, tazza or compote with pierced or reticulated brass foliate collar and intaglio etched or engraved glass bowl on footed base. Nice larger size, perfect as a centerpiece, perhaps filled with fresh fruit, pot pourri or even dinner rolls during a finely appointed dinner setting. Relatively delicate in all aspects, the detail wonderful and condition as fine as one could hope for. Spoil