Stunning c1860s European Red Greek Key Hand Painted Floral Compote Pedestal Bowl small glass The clasp is a springring

The clasp is a springring style

likely carved in the mid to late 1800s

This piece features tumbled/polished deep blue lapis lazuli stones

The chest is a free gift and is not to be  considered part of the value of the set

We unfortunately cannot identify either of these marks

Stunning c1860s European Red Greek Key Hand Painted Floral Compote Pedestal Bowl small glass The clasp is a springringPresented is a fabulous antique porcelain compote, likely English, dating to circa the 1850s 1870s. The compote is white porcelain with a bold rust red border around the rim and foot, featuring a Greek Key design in darker red. The center of the 'basin' as well as the underside are beautifully hand painted with colorful groups of flowers, richly detailed and well done. The shaft is intricately gold gilt with lavish decoration, with raised fluting for