And wine cooler/urn, French, circa 1870s, with armorial decoration in the Chinese Export style, the set comprised of a (3) covered vases of baluster form (12 in.) and a pair of Gu form vases (8.75 in.), all emblazoned with a coat-of-arms within a shield-shaped reserve, scattered smaller reserves decorated with floral clusters. The urn with conforming decor as well as applied gilded ram heads (8 x 12 in.).

The Estate of Esme J. Rose, Durham, NC

Break and repair to one baluster vase; some rubbing to gilt; repair to one of the upright tabs of the urn.

$500 - 900