Lot Essay
A similar vase is illustrated by Erich Köllman, Berliner Porzellan (Brunswick, 1966), Vol. II, pl. 229. Another, reserved with a topographical panel, was sold by Sotheby's London on 9th July 1997, lot 197.
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CIRCA 1850, BLUE SEAL MARKS, IMPRESSED 3 OVER , MARKS
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A PAIR OF BERLIN (K.P.M.) TWO-HANDLED FRANZÖSISCHE VASES
CIRCA 1850, BLUE SEAL MARKS, IMPRESSED 3 OVER , MARKS
Each with grey and blue marbled grounds divided by gilt line borders, the matt gilt griffin-head handles with scrolling foliage terminals, on spreading circular feet and square plinth bases (areas of slight sanding, feet secured to bodies, small areas of wear, in particular to griffin's ears, one vase with small repair to one griffin's ear, two shallow chips to underside of rim, minute minor chip to junction of foot and body and small chip to corner of base)
12 1/8. (30.8 cm.) high (2)
CIRCA 1850, BLUE SEAL MARKS, IMPRESSED 3 OVER , MARKS
Each with grey and blue marbled grounds divided by gilt line borders, the matt gilt griffin-head handles with scrolling foliage terminals, on spreading circular feet and square plinth bases (areas of slight sanding, feet secured to bodies, small areas of wear, in particular to griffin's ears, one vase with small repair to one griffin's ear, two shallow chips to underside of rim, minute minor chip to junction of foot and body and small chip to corner of base)
12 1/8. (30.8 cm.) high (2)
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