MID-18TH AND 19TH CENTURY
细节
Sixteen Chelsea and Continental porcelain 'toys'
Mid-18th and 19th Century
Some with metal loops for suspension and some with metal mounts and carved hardstone seals, comprising: fifteen Chelsea examples, including one modelled as Cupid in armour, the base inscribed in red PRET POUR ATTAQUE; two modelled as Cupid astride a barrel, inscribed LE VIN RANIME L'AMOUR; Cupid in disguise, with black mask, tricorn hat, striped jacket and breeches, inscribed TOUJOUR (SIC.) GAI; Cupid with a dove, inscribed MON AMOUR EST RADEN (SIC.) ; Cupid with a dog; Cupid working a heart at an anvil, inscribed JE LE FORME POUR VOUS ; a thoughtful Cupid; a gentleman taking snuff; a gentleman with a muff; a Chinaman; a shepherd-boy; billing doves, inscribe J'AIMONS LES; a parrot; a hen and chicks inscribed AIMONS NOS PETITS; and a Continental porcelain example modelled as a stork (most with some chips, repairs or restorations)
1.5/8 in. (4.5 cm.) high max. (16)
Mid-18th and 19th Century
Some with metal loops for suspension and some with metal mounts and carved hardstone seals, comprising: fifteen Chelsea examples, including one modelled as Cupid in armour, the base inscribed in red PRET POUR ATTAQUE; two modelled as Cupid astride a barrel, inscribed LE VIN RANIME L'AMOUR; Cupid in disguise, with black mask, tricorn hat, striped jacket and breeches, inscribed TOUJOUR (SIC.) GAI; Cupid with a dove, inscribed MON AMOUR EST RADEN (SIC.) ; Cupid with a dog; Cupid working a heart at an anvil, inscribed JE LE FORME POUR VOUS ; a thoughtful Cupid; a gentleman taking snuff; a gentleman with a muff; a Chinaman; a shepherd-boy; billing doves, inscribe J'AIMONS LES; a parrot; a hen and chicks inscribed AIMONS NOS PETITS; and a Continental porcelain example modelled as a stork (most with some chips, repairs or restorations)
1.5/8 in. (4.5 cm.) high max. (16)