A GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAINS,
18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY.
comprising a small figure of a mythical beast (restored); an elephant-form candleholder with later gilt metal mount (restored); a small cylindrical vessel molded with two cubs at play; and a reticulated chestnut basket with an intialed crest and motto 'SPERO.MELIORA' (I hope for better things)
The basket 8½in. (21.6cm.) wide (4)
A GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAINS,
18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY.
comprising a small figure of a mythical beast (restored); an elephant-form candleholder with later gilt metal mount (restored); a small cylindrical vessel molded with two cubs at play; and a reticulated chestnut basket with an intialed crest and motto 'SPERO.MELIORA' (I hope for better things)
The basket 8½in. (21.6cm.) wide (4)
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