TWO GERMAN PORCELAIN SCENT BOTTLES AND STOPPERS CIRCA 1750

probably Meissen, the first modelled as a gallant carrying his dog and the second as a boy with a goat. Together with two Chelsea-style scent bottles and stoppers, late 19th century, probably Samson, modelled as either a dovecote or a maiden and a cherub beside a clock. 5 pieces.

Gallant and dog: the brim of his hat is restored and has a 1/4-in. chip to the edge; a large chip to the dog's neck and front part of its body has been reglued; and a minor 1/8-in flat chip to the edge of the base. Boy with goat: Replacement stopper; one horn of the goat and the end of one leg chipped away; restoration to the base, prbably covering a break and/or small chips. Dovecote: Chip to the end of one bird's beak. Maiden and cherub: Good condition.
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