19th century bloodstone ewers

A fine pair of museum quality bloodstone ewers or urns in the Neo Classical form, possibly by Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Both with exquisite ormolu mounted handles depicting an entwining serpent.

This beautiful Jasper green colour quartz has a deeper meaning apart from being a beautiful material, it represents vitality, strength, passion and courage. The ormolu work is absolutely outstanding.

Both are displayed on raised velvet plinth bases.
French circa 1840

Height 14cm (5 1/2 inches)
The height including plinth bases 20cm (8 inches)

Provenance Al Thani Collection, Hotel Lambert. Paris

Circa 1840