An enamelled glass tankard, France, 19th century

of pear-shaped form with an everted ring foot, a tall everted neck and a curved handle in polychrome enamel, outlined in reddish-brown, intricately decorated with a foliage motif of tulips, carnations and crysanthemums, interrupted by a depiction of foxes and peacocks, the rim and the ring foot with a band of coral pink braid pattern on a gold ground, the handle decorated with similar intricate foliage and animal figures, engraved on underside "Pfulb et Pottier"

Overall in good condition, minor abrasion on red areas due to age, as viewed.
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