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ID: 3586

Circa 19th Century Porcelain Shell Form Shaving Bowl

  • Price: £120.00
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EDMÉ SAMSON ET CIE, 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN SHELL-FORM SHAVING BOWL/BASIN
Modelled as a scallop shell with shaped rim and integral soap aperture, the body painted with floral sprays and decorated with pâte-sur-pâte style reserves enclosed by gilt borders, the rim and moulded details further picked out in gilt. The underside with various pseudo factory marks, a recognised feature of wares produced by Edmé Samson et Cie.

Founded in Paris in the mid-19th century, Samson specialised in high-quality reproductions and decorative wares inspired by earlier European and Oriental porcelains.

Dimensions: Height 7.4 cm; Width 35 cm; Depth 27 cm.

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  • Raven Yard Antiques Shop is a family run business located in the picturesque part of Shropshire in the Roman town of Whitchurch. We have a diverse selection of rare and historic goods to choose from. Please browse our online store or else visit our shop to see some of our amazing items.

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For antique firearms such as muskets and rifles, this item is offered strictly as a collectors’ piece. It is sold as a historic firearm for display or study purposes only, and not as a modern, live-firing weapon. Export, import, and ownership regulations vary by country; buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with their local laws and confirming that they are not prohibited from ownership. In accordance with UK guidelines, the seller is required to verify the buyer’s identification and age prior to completion of the sale.