THREE ENGLISH PORCELAIN BIRD AND SHELL FORM SWEETMEAT STANDS
THREE ENGLISH PORCELAIN BIRD AND SHELL FORM SWEETMEAT STANDS

CIRCA 1765, THE PAIR BOW, THE DERBY STAND WITH PATCH MARKS

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THREE ENGLISH PORCELAIN BIRD AND SHELL FORM SWEETMEAT STANDS
CIRCA 1765, THE PAIR BOW, THE DERBY STAND WITH PATCH MARKS
The Bow pair modeled as an upturned scalloped shell supported on coral base applied with seaweed and shells, a bird emerging from a crevice; the Derby stand modeled as scallop shells supported on a coral and shell base, surmounted by a large bird
9 in. (22.9 cm) wide, the Derby stand
Provenance
With James A. Lewis & Son, New York (the Bow pair).

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