Twelve Samson Porcelain Plates Decorated with Tropical Birds

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Twelve Samson Porcelain Plates Decorated with Tropical Birds, France, late 19th century, each hand-painted polychrome enameled and gilded with various birds in garden settings, anchor factory mark, dia. 10 3/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

All with stacking wear and scattered rubbing/loss to gilt/enamel. One plate with chip to foot rim. One with two in. hairline crack inward from rim. No professional repairs.

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