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Description:

A COALPORT PORCELAIN BULB POT, circa 1815

Of semi-circular form with a removable cover pierced with three recesses for bulbs, supported on four gilt ball feet. The lower section is fluted and decorated with vertical trailing flowers, while the blue ground body is enriched with floral gilt bands. Three finely painted panels of colourful flowers further enhance its

decorative appeal. Intended to hold bulbs such as hyacinths & narcissi, which were highly fashionable in Regency interiors, this bulb pot combines practical horticultural function and ornamental luxury

Origin: English

Circa:1815

Height: 7.25 in. (18 cm.) | Width: 8 in. (20 cm.) | Depth: 3.75in. (10 cm.)

Stock Ref: AT23

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