20th century, rectangular body, decorated in a blue ground with lappets filled with colorful enameled mythical beast masks, handles on either side of body are curved upwards, supported on four cabriolet legs emerging from gilt lion masks, the cover decorated likewise and has a pierced gilt metal center, comes together with a fitted raised wooden stand.

H 9.5 in., Length 11.25 in.

From the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Monk, Farmville, NC

Push to pierced metal decoration on cover.