18th-century Chelsea Soft Porcelain Box With Camel Design, Boin Collection, Stool

18th-century camel-shaped candy dish—Chelsea porcelain, c. 1755—From the “Objet de vertu” collection
Fragment of an 18th-century soft-paste porcelain candy dish / miniature snuff box, depicting a camel lying next to a draped wicker basket.
This is a highly sought-after piece produced by the prestigious English Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (Red Anchor period, circa 1755–60). An identical example of this model is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York.

EXCEPTIONAL PROVENANCE:
The piece bears its very old original label on the inside: “Collection Boin-Taburet – Chelsea.” Georges Boin (antiquarian) and Émile Taburet (silversmith) ran one of the most famous houses specializing in fine silverwork and prestigious antiques in Paris at the end of the 19th century.

Material: Hand-painted soft porcelain, base decorated with naturalistic bouquets.
Mounting: Hinged gilded metal frame. The interior of the lid is delicately painted with a polychrome floral bouquet.
Dimensions: Classic miniature size (approximately 6 to 7 cm long).
CONDITION (Sold as is / Fragment):
The piece has suffered the ravages of time and shows significant damage, which accounts for its attractive price. The porcelain base beneath the frame is missing (the cavity is empty; the historical label is affixed directly to the inner wall).Deep, old, through-cracks and repairs are visible on the domed porcelain base (see photos). Despite these structural flaws, the piece remains interesting


Shipping within France: 10 euros