Lot of Antique/Vintage Miscellaneous Set

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Lot of Antique Misc. Set These Assorted Antique items were used by The University of Arkansas departments. Condition and functionality are unknown. All items are as is, whereas with NO guarantee. As required by Arkansas law, for a period of Five (5) days from the auction start date this item is offered exclusively to eligible Arkansas governmental entities. If no intergovernmental transfer is completed during this five (5) day period, then this item will open to public bidding on Day 6. The closing date is day 10. VASES The image shows a pair of neoclassical-style decorative urn vases. These types of luxury statement pieces are traditionally designed to look like antique French Louis XVI or Empire-period ormolu urns. They are widely produced both as authentic 19th-century antiques and as high-end reproduction accent decor by premium home brands like Maitland-Smith and Castilian. Core Features: • Body: A smooth, matte or glazed black baluster-shaped body, typically crafted from ceramic, porcelain, sheet metal, or carved marble/slate. • Mounts & Handles: Highly decorative, scrolling acanthus leaf handles and a coordinating beaded rim made of brass or gilt bronze. • Base: A square, tiered pedestal foot detailed with classical motifs BOWL This item is an antique-style porcelain centerpiece bowl with gilt bronze or brass ormolu mounts. These decorative pedestals feature a dark-glazed porcelain bowl hand-painted with intricate floral motifs. The bowl is fitted into an elaborate metal framework consisting of a cast acanthus-leaf base and ornate, sweeping side handles. Often produced under makers or styles such as Wong Lee or Castilian, pieces like this function as a classic statement bowl or punch bowl centerpiece for luxury home decor. CANDELABRAS The image shows a pair of multi-arm candelabras (often referred to as gothic or antique-style candelabras) holding several white taper candles. A candelabra is a large, branched candlestick designed to hold multiple candles at once. These specific pieces feature an ornate, dark metal finish with a central column branching out into several arms. They are heavily stylized, giving them a vintage, traditional, or gothic aesthetic CASSOLETTES These are a pair of antique Louis XVI style cassolettes (ornamental covered urns), frequently designed as part of a French fireplace mantel clock garniture set during the 19th century. Key Features & Design Elements: • Materials: They feature carved white marble or alabaster bodies accented with heavy gilt-bronze (ormolu) or brass mounts. • Neoclassical Details: The metalwork features classic Louis XVI revival motifs, including swag garlands, beaded borders, a decorative top finial, and stylized rams' heads or faun masks projecting from the sides. • Function: While primarily luxury decorative statements for mantels or sideboards, many cassolettes of this design have reversible lids that flip over to reveal hidden socket inserts, allowing them to function as candle holders. out into several arms. They are heavily stylized, giving them a vintage, traditional, or gothic aesthetic POTPOURRI VASES This is a matching pair of porcelain potpourri vases (or lidded urns) featuring gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts. Potpourri urns like these traditionally feature a SHIPPING is not offered. SELLER WILL NOT PACK, LOAD, HAUL, OR DELIVER. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL OF ITEMS INCLUDING ALL PACKING, LOADING, HAULING, AND SHIPPING. NO SHIPPING OFFERED. Inspection is by appointment only: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm Contacts: Chris Fornoff cfornoff@uark.edu , Stephen Lester stlester@uark.edu or Tegan Flaherty tflaherty@uark.edu Location: The University of Arkansas Surplus Warehouse, 300 S. Eastern Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701 ***Awarded bidder must schedule the pickup date and time with one of the above departmental contacts***