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IVAN49
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"Sevres Style” French porcelain hand painted 2" by 1-1/2" floral box.
Brass mounting.
Collectors must beware of forgeries. Trained eye can tell in many cases the age and authenticity of a purported Sevres china piece by examining the detail, coloration, and artistry without even viewing the Sevres mark on the underside. In this case, ``L`` would mean very early 1750 production with crossed "L" 's, also referred to as "double-Louis".
Not authentic Sevres, of course, but appealing little box.
SHOWN TO HELP AVOIDING MISTAKES WITH UNSCRUPULOUS DEALERS.
DO NOT RELY ON MARKS – LOOK AT THE CLOSE-UP OF THE DÉCOR IN THIS CASE; IT CANNOT BE SEVRES.
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Item number: 140672443194
``SIGNED SEVRES HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN TEACUP & SAUCER - MARK IS DATED 1771``
``The cup and the saucer are each signed with the Sevres mark with an ‘S’ in the middle. The 'S' would indicate the year 1771``
``Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing``.