Bronze/brass vase thing

[Customx_12]

Guesses on value and age? Weighs about 40 pounds.

 

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[diggummup]

I think it's a Victorian era urn style palatial vase. I think it's possibly bronze. I think it had a large (probably marble) base affixed to it at one time. It looks as if it's been pit in the weather. I think this would have had a match for a pair. Value? Hard to say without knowing what it originally looked like. That being said, all this and a couple of bucks will get you a cup of coffee.

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[Customx_12]

Victorian era makes it seem valuable to me. But your last line makes me think you're saying it isn't worth squat. I'm confused.

 

[diggummup]

It just means I'm no expert, just someone who likes old things. It looks like it's a 19th century Italian bronze vase to me that's all. It has condition issues, no pedestal (base) and the finish/patina doesn't look right. I think it may have been gilded at one time also, or at least some gilded trim. How tall is it anyway?

 

[Customx_12]

It's currently in my dad's possession so I'm not certain on height but approximately 24-30 inches, I would guess.