A lovely Chelsea porcelain twin handled vase with a washed underglaze blue ground and a large reserve on each side very delicately painted with scenes of lovers courting in the countryside. Framed with decorative gilding and all edges gilded also. A pair of ornate shaped and pierced scrolled handles are left white with gilt decoration. Gold anchor mark, c.1765.Provenance: Christie''s Sale 14426 ''Five Private Collections'' on 07 June 2017, lot 416.It measures 18.8cm (7 3/8'') high, 12.8cm (5'') wide across the handles and 7cm (2 3/4'') deep. Condition is excellent with no damage or restoration. A small area of enamel loss to one side but otherwise minimal handling wear. The inside has some crazing and minor discolouration.Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments (via an online invoice, I'm afraid we cannot take payments over the telephone), Paypal and UK personal cheque. If you prefer to pay card payments by Stripe rather than Paypal, please go to our website where we offer that option and additionally options to "Pay in 30 days" and to pay in 3 instalments, all securely supported by Klarna.Price includes UK postage. Worldwide shipping is also available, please ask for a cost. 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 in transit.In the unlikely event any damage has occurred during shipping please advise as soon as possible and within 2 days of receipt at the latest. If you cannot inspect the item within those 2 days please just let us know.Follow us on Instagram @thefancyfox_antiquesHeight is 18.8cm (7.4inches)
Width is 12.8cm (5.0inches)
Depth is 7cm (2.8inches)