Lot 86
  • 86

A pair of Frankenthal porcelain and painted tôle miniature flower tubs circa 1768

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

Description

  • each 24cm high; 9½in.
of square form with removable tôle liners issuing a porcelain mounted tôle floral spray, the jardinières with green painted foliate finials above raised rectangular panels with concave corners  painted with floral sprays on scrolled feet; both incised AZ

Condition

Painted tôle retouched and slightly dirty. Miniscule chips to the porcelain flowers. One flower missing which is hardly noticeable. With a restored small crack. In overall good condition. Charming model.
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