25th Mar, 2024 11:00
The House & Garden Sale
536
A mid-18th century Chelsea porcelain cane handle
In the form of a female head, her hair tied in a bun, possibly modelled by Joseph Willems, c.1745-46, mounted on a cane with gilt mount.
A similar cane handle is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London (accession number 1200-1864).
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Dimensions: The porcelain handle 6.5cm high. The cane 102cm long overall.
Sold for £700
Estimated at £200 - £400
In the form of a female head, her hair tied in a bun, possibly modelled by Joseph Willems, c.1745-46, mounted on a cane with gilt mount.
A similar cane handle is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London (accession number 1200-1864).
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Dimensions: The porcelain handle 6.5cm high. The cane 102cm long overall.
In generally good condition. The porcelain head with loss to the nose and front of the hair. The cane worn and lacking ferrule.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 25th Mar, 2024
To include a collection of wildlife paintings and sculptures, garden ornament, decorative furniture, rugs and carpets, works of art, and ceramics.
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