Gondola Incense Burner

Name/Title

Gondola Incense Burner

Description

Gondola of cast metal in four pieces. Gondola base is narrow flat bottomed barge with ends that curve up into decorative points. Incense holder represents square cabin in middle. Second piece is cabin cover with cut-out windows revealing curtain curtail detail on incense holder within. Window shutters and door detail as well as bumps along ridge line of roof decorate cabin. VENEZIA is printed on one end of cabin, at opposite end is small winged dog(?) with foot poised on ball and in "en face" position. Third piece is conforming deck cover for bow with floral decoration. At stern is man in traditional gondola garb with holes in hands to accommodate oar, which is missing. Stern has toothed projection. Lump of lead solder at bow. Colors: Brass

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1925

Dimensions

Height

2.3 cm

Width

2.5 cm

Length

16.5 cm

Material

Brass