19th century, unmarked, the sides and rim with gilt decoration against a blue ground, the colorful interior well painted with two butterflies amid roses and other floral groupings, raised on six stepped feet.

9.5 in. diameter

Private estate of a lady, who worked for 20 years in the cosmetics department of Saks Fifth Avenue in Chicago, before retiring to Southern Pines, NC

Examined under black light; underside with modern marking.

$200 - 300