1890, the ox blood glazed bottle neck vases with globular bodies painted in trompe l'oeil, mimicking Chinese cloisonne, each mounted within scrolling tendril handles and raised on lion's paw feet joined by a moth and bat wing motif pierced base, fitted as lamps. Height: 13" Diameter: 6" Provenance: Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Condition: Some gilt and enamel losses, expected surface wear, unknown working condition, patina, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.