A Sèvres style cobalt ground, polchrome and gilt painted vase and socle, Paris Napoleon III, circa 1880

together with a Dresden polychrome and gilt painted vase with elegant scene and satyr handles, late 19th century

The Sèvres style vase: In overall good condition with some minor chips to the lower connection of the handle, minor imperfections to the cobalt ground. The Dresden vase: In overall good condition with some rubbing to the giliding and very light surface scratching, the sections of the foot slightly loose in their joints, one upper corner of the base chipped. Wanting cover.
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