Two Chelsea cane handles
each modelled as the head of a Goddess, slightly tilted, the lower sections painted with famille rose flowers, circa 1750 (both with sections lacking) -- 7cm. high, each mounted on gilt metal chambersticks with English porcelain flowers (damages) -- 16cm. high See illustration (4)
Lot Essay
Cf. F. Severne MacKenna, Chelsea Porcelain The Triangle and Raised Anchor Wares (1948) pl. 14, no. 34 for a similar example.