A striking pair of small Spode tapersticks of baluster shape raised on spreading bases, the rich burgundy grounds decorated all round with an ornate pattern of tooled gilt strawberry leaves, berries and long tailed birds among foliage. Each piece also decorated around the top and base with a raised gilt chain link design, all in Spode's classic 3993 pattern. Marked underneath with impressed number 6 or 9 and hand painted in red"Spode" and pattern number 3993.

Date: Circa 1825

Height: 2  3/4 inches  ( 7 cm)

Condition: Excellent, without damage or restoration.

Item No: 2081

Price: £ 425  Pair