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Victorian Porcelain open salt / paperweight from the 19th century with handpainted seaside beach scene, including a couple in Victorian swimming suites. Probably English.
Measures 3 3/4inches long; 2 1/2inches wide and slightly over 1inch high.
Rectangular with rounded corners and scalloped sides. Burnt orange and white.
A couple run towards the sea, kicking up the sand as they dash along. Both are wearing shoes and stockings, he has a monocle in one eye and a huge handlebar moustache; she wears skirts and a bonnet. Behind them are a number of beach tents, people, some ladies in more conservative Victorian dress and all the atmosphere of a happy seaside resort.
There are no marks.
Condition is very good.
Originally, we thought it was a paperweight, but since then, we discovered this shape was used for open salts. |
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