English Porcelain Figural High Compote Circa 1870.

English Porcelain Figural High Compote Circa 1870. Moulded in three sections, of basket, figural section, and base. Decoration and design in Sevres style. The cylindrical base issuing three feet. Central section moulded with three figures of standing women in Grecian style robes, symbolic of autumn, spring and summer, each with painted florals in pastel hues and wreaths to their heads. The top section a pierced and reticulated round basket, painted with pale blue and gold outlines, the well printed and painted with roses, and a gilt rosette to center. Staffordshire, England. Circa 1870. {Approximate dimensions: 17 3/8" H. x 11 1/2" Maximum Diameter.}. Condition: overall condition is very good. Basket rings true despite a short firing crack to edge; some wear to gilt rosette and bands.