An Unusual 19th C. Samson Shell Form Shaving Bowl

ID: 3586

An Unusual 19th C. Samson Shell Form Shaving Bowl

Business Name: Raven Yard Antiques Shop
Located: Shropshire, UK
Name: Jan
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Price: £180.00

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Description

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 with monogram "W". The underside with various factory marks, a recognised feature of wares produced by Edmé Samson et Cie.

Samson founded in Paris in the mid-19th century, and 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.