English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017

Lot 1474

A large Russian porcelain presentation egg 19th/20th century

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £280

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Description

A large Russian porcelain presentation egg 19th/20th century, painted with a version of the Russian coat of arms, featuring the double-headed eagle with three small escutcheons either side of the central shield, reserved on a white ground, 10.3cm.

Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.