03-13-201303-14-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
March 13, 2013 02:00 PMCalender
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Chinese Export Oval Porcelain Teapot and Undertray

Sell one like this
$400$400
Auction: Discovery - 2642MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: March 14, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Chinese Export Oval Porcelain Teapot and Undertray, early 19th century, the teapot with fruit-form knop and entwined strap handle with foliate terminals, both decorated with cobalt blue and gilt mantle and shield with monogram, ht. 5 1/4, dia. 10, 7 in.
Estimate $300-500

Several small spots of cobalt enamel and gilt loss otherwise very good condition, no chips, cracks, repairs, or losses, gilt gone from fruit knop.


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