Antique Gilt Bronze 4 5/8" Applique or Plaque PAIR, Winged Female Figures with Trumpets Gold Plated embrittlement

embrittlement

probably 200 or more years ago

there is nothing but a patina of age to the brass

The oyster-form has deep convex cover glass on each side

much of it exported to the United States

Antique Gilt Bronze 4 5/8" Applique or Plaque PAIR, Winged Female Figures with Trumpets Gold Plated embrittlementGorgeous, highly detailed antique French richly gilded bronze figural 4 5 8" tall appliqu or accent plaque PAIR, two winged female figures with curled horns or trumpets, flowing gowns or tunics and likely depicting the Greek goddess Pheme! These were most likely old appliqus, mounted on a piece of furniture or larger chest trunk perhaps that have been salvaged, saved and treasured (given their pristine condition). The backs show a ground down area in