A Tactile 19thC Bronze Mermaid Figurine sub-Antiques making this scarce example of

making this scarce example of whimsical Victorian glassware in excellent condition

facial hair fell dramatically from favour as the face of the polite gentleman was increasingly clean-shaven

though sadly no wine is included in the sale

Measuring:

Many blocks of this kind would have been destroyed when the new printing techniques were introduced though perhaps these blocks were originally made as examples of the different models of electroliers that a certain firm in the Edwardian period was offering to new clients

A Tactile 19thC Bronze Mermaid Figurine sub-Antiques making this scarce example ofOrigin: French Period: Restauration 2nd Empire Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1820 40 Height: 4 inches The bronze cast finial, well modelled as a mermaid on a concave socle base, probably once a finial from a fine French mantle clock. Generally in good condition, she has expected wear and a lovely green tinted patination that comes with all good old bronzes. We mention that she is probably a finial from a mantle clock simply because she was found with a