A rare French Japonaise parcel-gilt and polychrome-decorated silver, gold-plated and bronzed copper vase
BY CHRISTOFLE & CIE., PARIS, CIRCA 1875-80
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A rare French Japonaise parcel-gilt and polychrome-decorated silver, gold-plated and bronzed copper vase
By Christofle & Cie., Paris, Circa 1875-80
The lapetted rim above a waisted neck and tapering bulbous body applied with bamboo, tree blossom and a bird in flight, the lower section with stylised fluting, on a spreading base and scrolled ring-mounted feet, inscribed CHRISTOFLE & CIE, the underside numbered 835022, with gilt interior
8½in. (21.6cm.) high
Lot Essay
See lot 13 for a note on Christofle & Cie.
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