Fairing Trinket Box and Abram French Advertising Tray

Item Details

A ‘fairing’ trinket box and Abram French advertising tray. The porcelain trinket box has an oval shape and removable lid. The lid appears to show Eros and Psyche in relief, among roses on a dark blue, hand painted background. ‘1617’ is impressed on the inside of the lid. Light peach panels line the sides of the box. The blue and white transferware advertising tray depicts a potter in his work studio, and reads ‘Abram French & Co. Pottery 89, 91, & 93. Franklin St. Boston’.

Condition

- some discoloration, center worn to faint color, and scratches throughout the Abram French Tray; small nick under corner.
- some discoloration and scratching throughout the trinket box; light chipping on bottom lip of the lid.

Dimensions

Item #

17CIN544-113