A pair of late Chinese famille rose porcelain baluster vases later adapted as lamp bases Probabl...

A pair of late Chinese famille rose porcelain baluster vases later adapted as lamp bases Probably Canton, second half 19th century The bodies with moulded serpents to the shoulders, the scalloped necks with applied twin shíshī handles and scalloped rims, each decorated with twin figural canted rectangular panels flanking similar shaped diamond figural panels, the necks similarly decorated with smaller figural canted rectangular panels, all reserved on dense floral and butterfly grounds, the rims and foot rims with yellow floral borders, fitted for electricity and mounted on lacquered brass plinths, 45.5cm high not including fitments (2) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing