A pair of Jacob Petit oval tureens and covers mid-19th century

each modelled as a two-handled basket filled with a variety of vegetables, JP mark in underglaze-blue.

The one on the top in catalogue illustration: The cover: There is some very minor flaking to the red enamel on the pepper and very minor and occasional chips to the edges of the greeneries in between the vegetables. The tureen is in good condition. The one on the bottom in catalogue illustration: The cover: There is some flaking to the blue or purple enamels, especially on the asparagus in the center of the basket. There is some very minor and occasional chips to the edges of the greeneries in between the vegetables. The tureen: please note that the beige on the basket is fired differently; it has a matte appearance; which is not a condition issue. Otherwise in good condition.
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