English & European Ceramics & Glass - 12th October 2010
Lot 518
* A Continental porcelain étui
Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £900
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Description
* A Continental porcelain étui, modelled as an arm holding a flaming heart, with an engraved metal hinged lid, a Continental scent bottle of shaped rococo form, painted with scenes of courting couples, and an opaque glass scent bottle painted with a couple at dubious pursuit, 18th century, 14cm max. (3)
Provenance: from a distinguished private European collection.
