A Tactile 19thC Bronze Mermaid Figurine sub-Antiques and there is no doubting

and there is no doubting that they would look simply superb hung in an office or lounge today

facial hair fell dramatically from favour as the face of the polite gentleman was increasingly clean-shaven

initially as a means for reproducing prints and other well-known religious images for display in upper-class homes

producing earthenware and from 1798

though sadly no wine is included in the sale

A Tactile 19thC Bronze Mermaid Figurine sub-Antiques and there is no doubtingOrigin: French Period: Restauration 2nd Empire Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1820 40 Height: 4 inches The bronze cast finial, well modelled as a mermaid on a concave socle base, probably once a finial from a fine French mantle clock. Generally in good condition, she has expected wear and a lovely green tinted patination that comes with all good old bronzes. We mention that she is probably a finial from a mantle clock simply because she was found with a