A Vienna style gilt-bronze mounted iridescent pearl ground porcelain vase and cover Paris, circa 1890

the front with Ceres holding grapes and attended by putti, the reverse with a river landscape, the front panel painted by and signed Collot

In overall very good condition and presentation. Wear and discoloration to the mounts consistent with age, use and atmospheric conditions. The painted and enameled surface in good condition, showing rubbing to the gilt along the socle. Possible restoration to the lid evidenced by discoloration to the interior glaze color of the lid.
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