Samson Chinese Export Urn and Pair of Paris Porcelain Shell Dishes

Mid to late 19th century, all with hand-painted floral sprays and gilt borders surrounding a central armorial crest, the covered urn with pseudo Chinese mark to underside typically used 1875-1899 (13 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.); the pair of shell dishes unmarked (2 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.).

From the Collection of the late William and Sara McCoy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Some rubbing to gilt; areas of restoration to hinge areas of the both shell dishes; urn with area of glued repair to one handle.