Lot 27
  • 27

A pair of ormolu-mounted continental porcelain flower vases probably Meissen, 19th century

Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • each approximately: 28cm. high; 11in.
each vase moulded with a ground of flower heads heightened in enamels, mounted with elaborate Louis XV-style ormolu mounts and a profusion of coloured porcelain flowers applied to gilt-metal stems and leaves

Condition

typical minor losses to flowers
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