Description

Early C19th Italian bronze �Grand Tour� souvenir architectural model of �The Temple of Hercules Victor� , Rome .
Classical circular architectural Temple model conceived as a desk-top inkwell, with a removable central �lid� panel to the �ridge-tiled� roof . Colonnaded corinthian capital surround onto an original plinth of figured �giallo antico� marble ( has a repaired historic crack visible from underneath).
Smart desktop accessory for a gentleman s library or collection of �Grand Tour� souvenirs. The ancient Roman Temple of Hercules stands in the Piazza Bocca della Verita in Rome
Good attention to detail in casting with a consistent patina.
H 4.5�
W 4.5�
D 4.5�
Italy c.1850
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 224