THE PORCELAIN MID-18TH CENTURY, THE MOUNTS EARLY 19TH CENTURY, ONE WITH MOUNTS STRUCK TWICE WITH FRENCH IMPORT ANT MARK 1838-1864

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Both overall with some minor wear and scratches to the decoration, both with some wear and rubbing to the gilt interiors, the example with military scenes possibly with some of the gilding refreshed, the example with courting scenes with the cover unable to close fully, also with the cover seemingly previously off, now re-attached but not flush at the back right corner, and with some minor glue residue, both with associated custom red velvet stands, the first with military scenes also with red leather box.

1⁵⁄₈ in. (4.2 cm.) high, 3¹⁄₈ in. (7.9 cm.) long, 2¹⁄₂ in. (6.3 cm.) wide, the first, with military scenes
1¹⁄₂ in. (3.8 cm.) high, 3¹⁄₄ in. (8.2 cm.) long, 2¹⁄₂ in. (6.3 cm.) wide, the second, with courting scenes