A Paris porcelain jug and basin probably Clauss, the rectangular jug with canted corners, the footed basin with broad flutes, both painted allover with birds, butterflies and insects among scattered sprigs of flowers within gilt bands, circa 1835 (the bowl chipped and cracked, wear to gilt), the jug -- 15cm. high

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A Paris porcelain jug and basin probably Clauss, the rectangular jug with canted corners, the footed basin with broad flutes, both painted allover with birds, butterflies and insects among scattered sprigs of flowers within gilt bands, circa 1835 (the bowl chipped and cracked, wear to gilt), the jug -- 15cm. high
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Literature
Robin R. Charleston (Trans.), Paris Porcelain 1770-1850, (London 1972), pls. 169 & 170 for Clauss designs and a jug of similar form decorated by Schoelcher.

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