Sponge Ball In Bronze And Solid Brass, Early 19th Century, Louis XIV Style, In Very Good Condition

Interesting bronze and solid brass sponge ball from the early 19th century The support has a curved molding and rests on 3 lugs The bowl is supported by a turned baluster column typically Louis XIV The lid works with a beautiful hinge It is dome-shaped with a bronze fretel in the shape of an acorn This lid has been pierced by hand, the openings are slightly different from each other The holes are made in the forge This sponge ball has all the similarities of a piece shaped at the beginning of the 18th century but I prefer to remain cautious and date it at the beginning of the 19th Very good general condition Some slight deformations around the base due to its use h: 24.4 cm d at the base: 13.9 cm d int of the ball: 9.4 cm