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Day 2 - Fine Art & Decorative Furnishings

Sat, Nov 15, 2014 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 853

Six Mazarine and Gilt Ironstone

Estimate: $400 - $800

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Miniatures English, early 19th century, all with fine gilt decoration on deep blue ground: pair bottle vases, one with duck in flight, the other with prunus sprays, both with butterflies and insects, 4 in.; vase with central peony and various smaller flowers, elaborately decorated flaring rim, 3-3/4 in.; pitcher with floral sprigs and insects, 3-5/8 in., chip on side of spout, anomalies around foot as made; square condiments, molded basketweave sides, each with four feet and figural rim, gilt and pastel flowers, Mason's impressed mark, 2-3/8 in., chip to one foot, lacking lids, all with wear to gilt. Notes: The Mason's factory produced a wide range of miniature or "toy" pieces, decorated with a considerable range of their recognizable patterns. The company advertised that they made "every little essential" for cabinets, boudoirs and console tables.. Provenance: Tennessee Private Collection

Condition

all with wear to gilt

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