late 18th century, floral motifs in polychrome enamel on cream ground, comprising: two with twist handles and flower form finials, molded beading; two with acorn form finials; largest 5-3/4 x 7-1/4 x 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: (acorn finial examples) Wynn A. Sayman, Richmond, Massachusetts (labels); (iron red and black example) Willow Corners Antiques, Lisbon, Connecticut (labels); Alastair Sampson, London; Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, October 31-November 1, 2015, lot #83, (accompanied by copy of receipt); (other flower finial example) Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 18-20, 2017, lot #93, sold for $800 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Levison & Cullen Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia; Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia
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(acorn finial examples) Wynn A. Sayman, Richmond, Massachusetts (labels); (iron red and black example) Willow Corners Antiques, Lisbon, Connecticut (labels); Alastair Sampson, London; Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, October 31-November 1, 2015, lot #83, (accompanied by copy of receipt); (other flower finial example) Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 18-20, 2017, lot #93, sold for $800 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Levison & Cullen Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia; Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia
good overall condition with some small areas of possible repair or retouch (see blacklight photos), pinholes and other anomalies as made, scattered nicks and other light wear commensurate with age and use; acorn finial examples with small spider cracks, one with crazing to interior and hairline down from rim; iron red and black example with crazing to interior
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