They were intended to present chilled fruit or sorbets at the table.
The lids were lined with ice retained by the high edges.
Object perfectly synthesizing the luxurious tableware of the 18th century Imari decor with "Admiral Nelson" motifs The end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century experienced a fashion and an immoderate taste for Asian and Oriental decorations.
Magnificent decoration of flowers and foliage enhanced with gold.
The set offers an exotic decor of the most harmonious.
For lovers of tableware, this pair of coolers offer a rare testimony to the luxury of dinners and fashion at the beginning of the 19th century.
27 cm high and 21.5 cm in diameter.
In very good condition, a little wear to the gilding.