A pair of antique vases, 18th century

A pair of small 18th-century palm cabinets, consisting of two turned and carved limewood vases placed on a square base. Two large, spiral handles attached to the body of the vase give the palms a baroque appearance. A silver ornament in the form of leaves is mounted on the red Armenian shaft, clearly visible in the relief sculpture. The back is uncarved and finished with gray earth. They originate from Emilia-Romagna and date back to the mid-18th century. They are well-preserved, except for a small crack at the base of one of the two, which can be seen in the photo gallery.

Palm stands (or palm holders) are flower vases that were placed on altars as decorations; they often have a shallower depth and are unadorned at the back because they are positioned against the walls of side altars. The main altars, however, are made in the round. Various materials were used, mainly wood, copper or brass sheet metal, embossed or transformed into tiles, as well as bronze castings. Palms, symbolizing the victory of Christianity, are replaced by artificial flowers made from various materials such as fabrics, sheet metal, beads. They are perfect as decorations for any interior, especially as bases for lamps.

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