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An unusual and decorative Regency period Coalport taperstick, the handle modelled as a sinuous gilded serpent and the thumbrest as a gilt scallop shell. The base decorated with a circular band of gilt leaves and berries, the tall broad sconce with trailing foliage, flowers, berries and gilt spirals and a brightly coloured exotic bird in flight, all between two bold gilt bands.

Date: Circa 1815

Height: Overall height: 3 1/4 inches (8.25 cm)

Condition: Professional restoration to shell thumbrest otherwise very good
Item No. 1626

Price: £170