(7) Victorian Conta & Boehme Porcelain Fairings/ Trinket Boxes

Lot description

(lot of 7) Victorian parcel gilt porcelain fairings/ trinket boxes, late 19th c., including: (6) Conta and Boehme, Germany, each with arm in shield mark and stamped number, (one) with two figures climbing into bed, inscribed "The last in bed to put out the light," (one) modeled as a child seated on bed, (one) depicting a young girl reading, (one) cat and kitten in cradle, (two) depicting children playing with pets, one intact with restoration to lid, (1) modeled as a child with toys in basket, largest: approx 4.75"h, 3.25"w, 2"d, 3.25lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)