English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th April 2010

Lot 245

A small Sèvres sucrière and cover

Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £500

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Description

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.