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A BOW THREE-TIERED SWEETMEAT STAND
CIRCA 1754
Formed as three graduated tiers of scallop shells painted with red, blue, yellow and green flowers issuing from rockwork with borders of flowers and scrolls, supported by green branches of coral encrusted with shells allover, on a spreading base formed with shells (restoration to four shells, one dish cracked, some chips)--15¼in. (39cm.) high
CIRCA 1754
Formed as three graduated tiers of scallop shells painted with red, blue, yellow and green flowers issuing from rockwork with borders of flowers and scrolls, supported by green branches of coral encrusted with shells allover, on a spreading base formed with shells (restoration to four shells, one dish cracked, some chips)--15¼in. (39cm.) high