The four continents
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
c. 1800 - c. 1825
Materials
Ormolu
Measurements
8.5 x 8.5 cm
Place of origin
France
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Wimpole, Cambridgeshire
NT 207340
Summary
Ormolu, a set of four relief ornaments depicting allegories of the continents, French, c. 1800-25. A set of four cast and gilt bronze relief ornaments or mounts depicting allegories of Europe, Africa, Asia and America. Each mounted on rectangular bases with egg and dart moulding.