Details
Comprising:
An 18th century gold-mounted gem-set Meissen porcelain necessaire, both sides of the body painted with court figures strolling outdoors, with castles in the distance, the top 19th century and decorated en suite, the underside with a flower garland, the release button set with an emerald
A late 18th century gilt-metal mounted German porcelain necessaire, possibly Nymphenburg, painted with flower sprays amid rocaille scrollwork, the interior now mounted as a lighter
A late 19th century metal-mounted Samson porcelain necessaire painted with figures in landscape, the interior now mounted as a lighter, blue crossed lines and S mark
414 in. (10.7 cm.) high, the Meissen example
Provenance
Acquired by Annie Laurie Crawford, later Aitken (1900-1984).
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