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AN UNUSUAL FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT COFFEE POT AND
COVER
Yongzheng
With bird-head spout and scrolling tail-feather handle, decorated
with butterflies amongst flower sprays and dishes of fruit, with high
domed cover. 17.5cm (6.7/8in) high. (2).
£1,500 - 2,000
HK$15,000 - 20,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000
For a coffee pot of similar form, but with European figures see D. S.
Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, p.155, no. 169 and front
cover of the same book, where it is noted that the vessel is created in
the form of a mug and cover, mimicking a fashion gaining popularity
in Europe.

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A FAMILLE ROSE DESK STAND
Qianlong
Of octagonal form, each facet decorated with recessed panels of
flower sprays on a turquoise ground reserved with a prunus and
cracked ice design, the surface apertures with later metal fittings.
18cm (7.1/8in) wide. (9).
£800 - 1,200
HK$7,800 - 12,000
CNY7,100 - 11,000

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A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOX
18th century
Decorated to the cover with an elegant European lady seated in an
interior, the sides and interior en grisaille, iron red and gilt with panels
of cherubs, landscapes and European figural scenes, gilt metal
mounts. 7.2cm (2.7/8in) diam.
£1,000 - 1,500
HK$9,800 - 15,000
CNY8,900 - 13,000

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