Asta Bidspirit | Large silver lamp, Rome, Vincenzo

Large silver lamp, Rome, Vincenzo Bugarini (1807-1839) - in the form of Giambologna's Winged Mercury who carries the caduceus and supports the circular container embossed at the bottom like a basket of lanceolate leaves; three spouts in the form of a draped male bust, alternating with three small lion heads from which three chains hang with the tools for this purpose; grooved circular base. Complete with flame arrester embossed to represent two overlapping wings, maximum height cm. 85, gross weight gr. 3.915