CIRCA 1900, PROBABLY SAMSON, IRON-RED IMITATION CHINESE SEAL MARKS

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A PAIR OF POLYCHROME-GLAZED PORCELAIN ARMORIAL VASES MOUNTED AS LAMPS
CIRCA 1900, PROBABLY SAMSON, IRON-RED IMITATION CHINESE SEAL MARKS
Painted with a crowned lion and unicorn heraldic shield with the script 'Hon Soit Qui Mai Y Pense; Treu und Eest', amongst flower sprays and enriched in gilding, on wooden stands, fitted for electricity
The vases 13 ½ in. (13.3 cm.) high (excluding lamp fittings)

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Lot Essay

The arms are the Royal arms of Great Britain quartering with Saxony within the motto of the Order of the Garter and with the motto of Saxe Coburg beneath and German Royal crown above. The supporters each charged with a label for difference.

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