Lot 24
  • 24

A SET OF SIX CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE CUTLERY HANDLES CIRCA 1730-35

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
each of pistol form, finely painted with vases of flowers and flower sprays beneath a narrow blue diaper border, fitted with post-1838 French silver blades or tines stamped E PETER and with marker's mark EP(?) with a knife between.

Literature

Gordon, 1977, p. 108, pl. 98 (two)

Condition

Good condition.
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