Lot Essay
At the International Exhibition of 1862 in London, E & E Emanuel made a prodigious display of "works of art, etc., in the precious metals; jewels, horological machinery" including an extensive table service described as "allegorical of the International Exhibition."
A similar pair of figural compotes sold Christie's, New York, 30 October 1991, lot 127.
A similar pair of figural compotes sold Christie's, New York, 30 October 1991, lot 127.