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Lot 160
  • 160

A pair of ormolu-mounted Mennecy pot pourri vases, the porcelain, circa 1740-50

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • 16cm., 6 1/4 in wide overall
of pierced spherical form, applied with may flowers and entwined with flowering ormolu branches, the mayflowers decorated, probably later, in purple and yellow against a turquoise ground, on an ormolu scroll base

Condition

typical chips and losses of petals, otherwise good.
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