Antique Continental Bonbonniere Figural Shoe Pastoral Scene

Approx. 3 3/4 by 1 1/2 by 2 inches.

Gilt metal mounts and the interior of the lid is lined in a lavender silk textile.

The shoe has a pointed toe and a French heel and is hand painted with two reserves of romantic figures in a pastoral setting. The reserves are surrounded by gilt decoration and a pink ground.

The white porcelain is decorated with sprays of polychrome flowers...the interior also has the painted sprays.

Marked on the underside in cobalt blue....with crossed swords but most likely Samson of Paris or other excellent porcelain maker.

Overall wonderful condition with just a small chip to the lid corner by the rim.

These are rare and rarely come to the market.