Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases

first half 20th century, decorated with pairs of phoenix birds flanking double happiness medallions, supported by foo dog heads, in polychrome decoration on a cobalt ground, the upper rims and bases with "Greek-key" border trim, the brass bases with partially obscured impressed character marks, formerly mounted as lamps.
h. 19", dia. 6"

Overall fair condition. There is a 1/2" dent with some enamel loss to one vase, and a 1-1/2" oblong dent with minor enamel loss to the other. They were both previously mounted as lamps with drill holes to the bases.