Chelsea Pale Blue and Pink Shell Dishes with Exotic Birds
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A rare pair of Chelsea pale blue and pink edged shell moulded silver-shaped dishes painted with exotic birds, English circa 1762, gold anchor marks. Provenance: English Private collection. Albert Amor Ltd London 09/09/2020 (4000 pounds). Robert Burke collection. Reference: A pair of similar dishes sold Christies London 2 November 1998 Lot 84 (4370 pounds), 24.5 cm wide, 19.5 cm high
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