These appliques in gilt bronze are very finely modelled and chased.

The model is extremely rare and is attributed to Thomire's studio in Paris.

An eagle's head holds a snake in its beak with a candle holder at the ends.

Paris, Empire period around 1800. H 10, Br 25, D 20 cm. See Wannekes,Les bronzes ornementaux,Milan 2004,pp 390.