A NAPOLEON III RED JASPER, BRONZE AND ORMOLU TAZZA IN THE MANNER OF FRANCOIS LINKE, MID 19TH CENTURY The circular dished top on gilt and patinated cherub stem support, stepped base with laurel leaf banding 35cm diameter, 34cm high Condition Report: Minor scuffing, scratches and wear overall consistent with age. Crack, possibly repaired across bowl. The revolving top and plinth with minor rim edge chips evident by touch more than eye. The gilt bronze mount to the bowl with a slightly irregular gap and some chips to the surrounding marble, one larger chip to the base by an outset section. Some red filler to small chips to the underside of the bowl and the plinth. Wear to the gilt bronze nozzle where the fitting has rubbed. The gilt bronze mount to the bowl drilled with three fixing holes. Some lightening to the patination including to the edges of the drapery. A knock to the right arm of one figure. Some small blackened markings to the gilt bronze, some minor rubbing to to the edges of the angular gilt metal mounts. The stepped base with a small gap to one area so that the gilt metal and marble do not sit snugly. All this being said these details of condition are only apparent on very close inspection. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to images. Condition Report Disclaimer