Baluster vase
Alphonse Giroux et Cie (founded 1799)
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic, Ormolu
Measurements
457 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Paris
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Croome Park, Worcestershire
NT 170939.2
Summary
A Chinese sang-de-boeuf baluster vase, one of a pair, with French ormolu mounts, on shaped square base cast and chased with foliage, with similar handles and foliate rim, signed Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris; fitted for electricity. See also National Trust Inventory Number 170939.1
Provenance
Made by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris. Loaned to The National Trust by The Croome Heritage Trust in December 2007.
Makers and roles
Alphonse Giroux et Cie (founded 1799) , ceramicist