Rare pair of South Staffordshire Enamel Cassolettes
STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN
c1775
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A rare pair of South Staffordshire enamel Cassolettes c.1775, the inverted baluster forms decorated with gilt floral motifs within a pink cartouche edged in green and dark blue on a turquoise ground, with further gilt and blue detailing to the covers, reversible sconces and feet, with gilt metal mounts.
£900.00
Condition
Some good restoration.
Dimensions
L
185
mm
(7.28 inches)
Country
England
Stock Code
JR220716
Medium
Enamel
Provenance
Cf. Bonhams, The Mort and Moira Lesser Collection of English Enamels, 19th October 2011, lot 50 for a similar pair with painted panels. A related pair from the Ionides Collection are illustrated in B & T Hughes, English Painted Enamels, p.19, pl.3.
