A small Sèvres sucrière and cover

A small Sèvres sucrière and cover, delicately painted with continuous scrolling garlands of pink roses and purple flowers between gilt concentric bands, the cover with a finely modelled white floral knop, interlaced Ls mark and date code for 1772, anchor painter's mark for Charles Buteux l'aîné, a small chip to the flange and a little gilt wear to rim, 7.5cm. (2) Provenance: From the estate of Niel Rimington (1928-2009) of Fonthill Old Abbey Estate, Wiltshire.