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January 2004 Fine Art & Antiques Online Auction

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256. An Etched Crystal Coup-Shaped Comport, French, possibly Clichy, C. Early 19th Century

This unmarked lobed bowl is banded in mercury gilding and acid-etched on its underside in floral arabesques. The comport sits on a stem consisting of a flattened ball with a paneled flute rising out of an etched circular plinth lightly banded in gold. The floral motifs are lightly highlighted in mercury gilding. It dates apprx the first half of the 19th century and is French, possibly Clichy. It is apprx 6-1/2"h x 9-1/2" diam.



500/700   Sold $115.00
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