English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017

Lot 1407

A large English enamel egg-shaped bonbonnière c.1770

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £220

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Description

A large English enamel egg-shaped bonbonnière c.1770, painted with panels of fruit and flowers within gilt scrolls on a pink ground with raised white enamel diaper panels, with a hinged metal mount, some cracks, 7.5cm.

Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.