1800 Antique Swedish Gustavian Jardiniere

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Antique Swedish Gustavian vase-shaped jardiniere with large swan neck handles. The top edge is carved with a border of gilded … more Antique Swedish Gustavian vase-shaped jardiniere with large swan neck handles. The top edge is carved with a border of gilded acanthus leaves, above a silvered body, above carved and gilded rows of vertical acanthus leaves, ending with boldly carved silvered paw feet. The elegantly carved gilded handles are in the shape of swan’s heads and necks. The whole mounted on a plinth base. There is a small brass insert for a plant. less