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A ‘TOBACCO LEAF’ SMALL FIVE-PIECE GARNITURE
CIRCA 1775

Enameled in the classic pattern, comprising three baluster vases and covers and two beaker
vases

7Ω in. (19 cm.) high, the tallest beaker vase (8)

$7,000-9,000

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A ‘TOBACCO LEAF’ TUREEN AND COVER
CIRCA 1775

Enameled in the classic pattern with overlapping colorful leaves, with lotus fnial and handles

14º in. (36.2 cm.) wide, overall (2)

$15,000-25,000

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A LARGE PAIR OF ‘TOBACCO LEAF’ PLATTERS
CIRCA 1775

Of rounded rectangular form with serrated leaf-shaped rim, boldly decorated in underglaze
blue, enamels and gilt, with a large puce and yellow hibiscus over pastel-toned overlapping
serrated leaves, and one area with smaller fowers on a white ground, the underside with four
underglaze blue and iron-red foral sprays

18º in. (46.3 cm.) wide (2)

$25,000-40,000

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