Small rare tureen old iron earth salins rigal ameline pattern cambaceres blue decor bees

Small tureen in iron earth made by salins r and a period rigal and ameline (around 1875) magnificent patterns of bees, stars and ribbon crowns for this antique full of charm cambacerés model, which refers to a french historical character ( 1753-1824), revolutionary who became archchancellor of the empire and close to napoleon i, who proposed the bee as a symbol of "a republic which has a leader". The bee is also a reference to antiquity and virgil who saw in the organization of hives the perfect social model for man. In very good general condition, note small defects on the edge (see photos) and a non-crossing star on the interior side, very small chips on the lid handle button, small missing part on the end of a handle, traces of use superficial in the background, no stains or odor bright color of the patterns and shine intact for this beautiful piece I would like to describe any possible defects in detail for precision but they remain here very discreet and minimal especially for a piece of this age diameter opening 19 cm width between handles 25.5 cm body height 8 cm height with lid 13 cm weight 1, 150 kg.

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