A Baccarat garlanded blue pompom weight
Mid 19th century
The flower with many recessed petals in shades of blue and white about a yellow stamen centre surrounded by a white bud and four green leaves, the stalk with two further leaves, set within a garland of alternate red and white canes, on a large star-cut base
2 3/8in. (6cm.) diam.
Lot Essay
Cf. the example sold in these Rooms on 15 June 1994, lot 267.