PAIR COVERED VASES SILVER MOUNT SCEAUX FLORAL DECOR 1900 SHOWER FOOT M402 This pair of covered vase is a production of the Sceaux factory. Seal earthenware was born in the middle of the 18th century. She will adopt the ceramic fashions of her time, in particular the rococo style and the small fire decoration imitating porcelain. The pottery of Sceaux comes from common earthenware, fine earthenware and soft porcelain. There are both quality tableware and decorative items. The clay of Sceaux earthenware takes on a buff-pink tint. It is covered with a milky white enamel and very shiny imitating porcelain. The production of high quality aims to compete with the soft porcelain of Vincennes, future porcelain of Sèvres, the only one having the privilege of producing porcelain. Many of the Seal painters then came from the Sèvres factory. We find the decoration of very high quality, in particular the flowers and bouquets in the style of Strasbourg, the landscapes of François Boucher, the country scenes, the birds of Jarry, the animals, etc. The decoration is similar to those of Mennecy and Bourg-la-Reine.A pretty frieze in Louis XVI style, all from the XIXth century with a "Seals" marking, a cross and the number 38 can be that of the painter. No punches on the top but we are thinking of Note the friction and wear on the gilding and the frames, small black spots defects in the earthenware, on one foot two lacks and also on the friezes visible in the photos. one of the two see photos. cm Center diameter: 16 cm Collar diameter: 4.5 cm I remain at your available for any questions.