St Petersburg Russian Cut Crystal Gilt Eagle Ormolu Mounted Urn / Lamp C. 1820s

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St Petersburg Russian Cut Crystal Gilt Eagle Ormolu Mounted Urn / Lamp C. 1820s
Nice St Petersburg Imperial Russian baluster form Medici style clear cut crystal urn with checkered diamond pattern  and laurel leaves. Gilt ormolu mounted with eagle handles. The urn has been converted into a lamp. Circa 1820s.
Has a long curved crack to the top of the crystal center and wear to the gilt ormolu mounts.
Measures approximately 8 inches wide from handle to handle x 17 7/8 inches tall to the top of the socket.
This is an antique and may have small in manufacture defects that do not effect the display of the piece.
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