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Lot 131

A Chelsea bonbonnière, circa 1760

23 February 2022, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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A Chelsea bonbonnière, circa 1760

Modelled as winged cupid and a lamb curled up on a grassy mound surrounded by flowers, a quiver at cupid's side and a bow in his left hand, wearing a ribbon inscribed 'PENSEZ A MOY', the interior with scattered flowers, with gilt metal hinged mounts, the London enamel lid painted with a couple in a romantic landscape, 5.3cm high

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This model is illustrated by G E Bryant, The Chelsea Porcelain Toys (1925), pl.47, no.3.

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