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118. German Porcelain Etui in Shape of Asparagus with Painted Detail 5 ½” (14 cm.) The cylindrical-shaped etui is painted in the shape of an asparagus spear, in rich colors of purple, mauve and green, and is accented with one painted bug. With silver hinged cap for access to hollow interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1840. $700/900
119. German Porcelain Needle Case as Swaddling Baby with Purple Ribbons
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3 ¾” (9 cm.) Porcelain needle case in the shade of a little bonneted baby wrapped in swaddling clothes that are decorated with 119 detail. bright purple ribbon bands and bows, with gold-edged cap of green marble. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1840. $800/1100
120. German Porcelain Needle Case as Swaddling Baby 3 ¼” (8 cm.) A porcelain needle case in the shape of a baby in swaddling costume, having pink sculpted bonnet, high-back pink head support and wrapped in blue blanket with generous green ribbons and bows, with hinged silver-frame cap. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1840. $700/900
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121. German Porcelain Needle Case As Lady’s Shapely Leg by Meissen 2 ½” (6 cm.) The porcelain needle case designed as a lady’s shapely leg with heeled shoes, having painted thigh-high stockings 118 detail.
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