Three Pairs of Neoclassical Style Urns

the first, a small pair of tole urns, early 20th century, French, lidded, with hand-painted figural decoration and gilt highlights on a yellow ground, and lion mask ring handles, unmarked (13 1/4 x 8 x 5 in.); the second, a pair of large tole urns, late 20th century, with hand-painted foliate and medallion decoration and double lion mask ring handles, attached lid, unmarked (16 x 8 x 8 in.); the third, a pair of Chelsea House porcelain urns, late 20th century, hand-painted gilt decoration on a white ground, brass mounted, marked to underside (7 x 5 x 4 1/2 in.).
Collection of Joseph Miller, Strawberry Hill, Virginia
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The first pair with scattered denting, retouching to paint, and flaking, the lids no longer sitting flush, and one with solder repair to foot; the second pair in good estate condition with light surface wear; the third pair on good estate condition with one area of gilt retouching to base.