A Paris porcelain ice pail and cover, 19th century, of urn f...

Hammer

£340

A Paris porcelain ice pail and cover, 19th century, of urn form with geometric strap handles, the body enamelled to each side with extensive floral sprays below a continuous gilt bordered frieze of floral roundels, the cover with matching frieze and gilt rod handle, incised "C" to base, 29cm high

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The piece shows rubbing to the gilt highlights throughout, particularly to the edges and corners of the handles. The body shows fine surface wear throughout, a 6cm fine scratch to the foot, and the odd firing pit and frit, including a pit above the foot scratch. One of the handles shows shows a firing crack to the upper terminal. The interior is dirty and would benefit from cleaning. The cover shows similar wear, and an area of stained crazing to the underside.