#206

Luxury 19th Century French Candy Container with Bisque Urn
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12" (30 cm.) Designed in the shape of a flower-filled garden urn,having gilt-paper-covered base surmounted by a bisque urn which is filled with a glorious arrangement of miniature silk and paper flowers; additional moss cover and flowers fill the lower borders. The center section detaches from the base for use as candy container,and the base also served as a candy container section. Excellent condition,lid of bottom section is missing. French,mid/late 19th century,an exceptional early candy container,the gilded paper enhanced by generous bead and impressed designs