COALBROOKDALE COALPORT FLOWER POTS, 1850S-1865

the pair with conforming handles termanting from blue and gilt acanthus leaves, the body of each featuring a countryside scene on the recto and a bouquet of wild peonies, berries and fruit on the verso, each scene in a gilt ornate cartouche, gilt scalloped detailing to the rim and foot rim, all against a white ground, each marked with factory mark in gilt underglaze and each with numeral 38 in green overglaze; overall height: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); dimensions: 25 (l) x 11 (w) cm (9 7/8 x 4 3/8 in.)

CONDITION
The pair appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall very fine and stable craquelure, consistent with age. Rubbing to the gilt rim and foot rim. A visible red stain to the interior of one. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration.

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