Lot Essay
Cf. Marion Langham, Belleek Irish Porcelain (1993), p.23 for examples of this shape.
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Details
A Belleek shell-moulded cornucopia vase
with a flared waved rim and spiral terminal, above two putti, painted to simulate bronze, the circular base wreathed above three scroll feet moulded with shells, painted in 'bronze' and gilt, impressed mark, printed 1st period mark, circa 1880 (slight rubbing) -- 28cm. high
See illustration
with a flared waved rim and spiral terminal, above two putti, painted to simulate bronze, the circular base wreathed above three scroll feet moulded with shells, painted in 'bronze' and gilt, impressed mark, printed 1st period mark, circa 1880 (slight rubbing) -- 28cm. high
See illustration
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note that one putti has had his head re-glued