English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012

Lot 885

A pair of Chelsea ecuelles and covers c.1756

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £2800

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Description

A pair of Chelsea ecuelles and covers c.1756, the exteriors painted with fruit including figs, greengages, grapes and strawberries, with nuts, butterflies, ants and other insects, the interiors with cherries, nuts and leaves, the covers surmounted with elaborate floral finials, brown anchor marks, minor damages, 16.5cm. (4)