The bottom has some denting and dishing, and shows a little bit of green oxidation from a century's use. Although this bucket appears to have been polished at one time, it now has a nice patina and would look good as it is by your fireplace, or you could polish it if you like. We do ship internationally. Built in bronze, copper and brass, this rectangular shaped box is ornate on angles, face, handle and cover, with chiselled motifs which has been silver plated. It is a French work, dating from the 1960's years, under our Napoleon's the Third reign.
Condition is excellent, and guaranteed so.
We only would mention, for very exigent amateurs, that it maybe possible to find some wear, as normal, on relief. Length, from one end to the other, is more than 13 inches. Condition is excellent, and guaranteed so. We only would mention, for very exigent amateurs, some wear, as normal, on the original paint, on some few relief, and on the tails end. Rare to find in this immense dimension and quality, this is an authentic Vienna bronze bird, dating from the end of the 19th Century, hand painted in vivid colours, in a spectacular quality.