Lot 376

A BOW THREE-SHELL SALT OR SWEETMEAT STAND

Circa 1752-55
The interior of each shell dish painted in famille-rose type enamels with branches of peony beneath black enamel and gilt borders, supported on a rockwork base applied with shells and seaweed, 19cm wide; also a `birds in branches' group, probably Bow, 17cm high and a pair of Bow `New Dancer' candlestick figures, 23cm high (4)

Estimate: £100 - £200
Hammer price: £160
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Shell salt- Shell knop replaced. Some amateur restoration to the dishes. Some chips.

Birds in branches group-  some restoration  including to both birds, flowers, branches and leaves. Possibly later decorated. Some firing cracks across the base

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