A SEVRES `JEWELLED' GREEN-GROUND CABINET CUP AND SAUCER
The porcelain 18th century, the decoration probably later
Each decorated between bands of alternated red and white `jewels' with gilt laurel swags and garlands and `jewelled' rosettes, the cup with an oval cabochon painted with a tree, inside gilt dentil rims, against a green veined ground probably simulating stone, interlaced L's mark enclosing `DD', painted initials LG and triangle, cup 6.25cm high, saucer 12cm diameter
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£400 - £600
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Hammer price:
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£3,800 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Cup- lacking one white `jewel' around the cabochon. Otherwise in good condition with some glaze specking to the base of the interior.
Saucer- very minor light surface scratches to the centre. Lacking three white `jewels' around the well.Small chip to another white `jewel'. Very minor losses to the gilding around the jewelled decoration. Tiny amount of wear to the laurels.
