Circa 1840 Chinese Export Famille Rose, Rose Canton Cache Pot, Bough Pots. These are the most unusual planters that I have seen in the rose medallion patterns. They are mounted in gilt metal stands which I feel are definetely French and date around 1820-1840. It was quite the fashion when these were made to have porcelain placed into mounts such as these. they would have initially been purchased as a mantel decoration and over the years have held small flowers, bulbs and plants. Flower and plant holders of any size and shape are getting harder and harder to find in chinese export porcelain and are very desirable, especially with ormolu. This particular pattern is rose canton since there are no people in the pattern. The pots are 4" and the bottom of the pot flares out and measures 4 1/2". The total height is 3 1/2". So if you could find a small orchid, that has a base or less than 4" they would work perfectly as size and would like fantastic. The ormolu is done very well and I imagine dates the same period as the pots. These would look great in a sun room or any small spot. Perfect Condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. These just came out of a estate in England and is one of two great items in ormolu that we just purchased.

Antique Porcelain & Pottery
Antique Planters