A PAIR OF SEVRES-STYLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED DARK-BLUE GROUND OVIFORM VASES AND COVERS

LATE 19TH CENTURY, SPURIOUS GILT INTERLACED L'S

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A PAIR OF SEVRES-STYLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED DARK-BLUE GROUND OVIFORM VASES AND COVERS
LATE 19TH CENTURY, SPURIOUS GILT INTERLACED L'S
Each with gilt-metal satyr-mask terminals and beaded necks, within gilt line rims, on plinth bases
12 5/8 in. (26 cm.) high overall (2)

Purchased by John Poyntz, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910) on 12 November 1864, from Frederick T. Read, Hampton Wick, Richmond, for 12 guineas.

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Please note Payments and Collections will be unavailable on Monday 12th July 2010 due to a major update to the Client Accounting IT system. For further details please call +44 (0) 20 7839 9060 or e-mail info@christies.com

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A PAIR OF SEVRES-STYLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED DARK-BLUE GROUND OVIFORM VASES AND COVERS

LATE 19TH CENTURY, SPURIOUS GILT INTERLACED L'S

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