A Louis XV/XVI transitional style encrier

A Louis XV/XVI transitional style gilt bronze mounted black and gilt japanned and porcelain encrier
late 19th century
height 5 1/4in (13cm); width 18 1/2in (47cm); depth 13in (33cm)
Provenance:
Sold Christies, Paris, 24 June 2002, lot 104.
Sold Christies, Paris, 13 December 2004, lot 130.
Condition Report: Very nicely made. Mounts well cast and chased. General marks, scratches, rubbing and wear commensurate with age and use. With rubbed losses to detail of high points of japanned decoration. Porcelain not inspected out of mounts or under UV light. Lacking porcelain bell that rested in the circular reserve at front.