Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 23rd February 2016
Lot 76
A rare pair of South Staffordshire enamel cassolettes c.1775
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500
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Description
A rare pair of South Staffordshire enamel cassolettes c.1775, the inverted baluster forms decorated with gilt floral motifs within a pink cartouche edged in green and dark blue on a turquoise ground, with further gilt and blue detailing to the covers, sconces and feet, with gilt metal mounts, some good restoration, 18.5cm. (6)
Cf. Bonhams, The Mort and Moira Lesser Collection of English Enamels, 19th October 2011, lot 50 for a similar pair with painted panels. A related pair from the Ionides Collection are illustrated in B & T Hughes, English Painted Enamels, p.19, pl.3.