An identical pair of vases of same size but with grey marble plinths was sold at Rudolph Lepke, Berlin, 2 April 1930, lots 462-463. A pair of open vases with identically-cast poodles fitted as handles, from the property of the Marchioness Conyngham, 36 Belgrave Square and the Mound, Ascot, was sold in these Rooms, 4 May 1908, lot 300.