The Fancy Fox

Description

A gorgeous early 19th century large porcelain sugar box and cover of bombe shape with raised side handles and domed cover with squared, pagoda shaped knop. Opulently decorated with rich, mazarine blue borders with large shaped reserves well painted in bright enamels with sprays of garden flowers and trailing gilt flowering vines. The blue ground is over gilded with stars, tear drops, scrolls and small rings and Greek key type shapes coming off small squared reserves shaded with peach enamel. The shoulders of the bowl are decorated with a stylised gilt design and the rims, handles and knop are also all gilded. Made by John & William Ridgway, c.1820. Pattern number 2/739 painted to the underside in red enamel.

It measures 14cm (5 1/2") high, 20.3cm (8") wide and 13cm (5 1/8") deep.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. A very tiny firing fault to the edge of one handle. Minimal handling wear to both enamels and gilding.
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We wish to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is the buyer's responsibility in terms of cost and safeguarding the item through transit.