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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;John Brassey, post: 11293539, member: 15277&quot;]I just wanted to share this find as I feel that it is a rarity. Standing 24 cm tall it is a Paris Porcelain veilleuse or tea warmer.</p><p><br /></p><p>This architectural type is found in a number of varieties and this one is a depiction of a French ballad C&#039;est la mère Michel (also known as <i>Le chat de la mère Michel</i> or <i>La mère Michel</i>) is a traditional French song that features a verbal exchange between an old woman (mère Michel) and her neighbour Lustucru about a lost cat.</p><p><br /></p><p>The cat sits on the roof.</p><p><br /></p><p>Although the cat and the hat are damaged, what I love about this piece is the decoration. I found one other example where the body is simply decorated as a country cottage but this is ornately decorated with a fabulous chinoiserie style decor.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]540394[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540395[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540396[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540397[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]540398[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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