Lot 386 , A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel and gilt bronze quail vessels and covers, 19th century, total height 14.5cm and 15cm

A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel and gilt bronze 'quail' vessels and covers, 19th century, each standing on 19th century French ormolu mirror plateau bases, total height 14.5cm and 15cm
Estimate £500-800

For provenance see lot 125.

The first quail has some loss of enamel to his tail and two splinters to the cover. The mirror is a later replacement with filler around the area. The second quail has losses and dents to the enamel on its head, cover, tail and around denting around the aperature for the cover. Mirror cracked.


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Sold for £800