First mark (1863-1890) Echinus
pattern creamer, with pale pink tinted lustre interior,
coral handle, and base. A very early example, noticeably
thicker and heavier than the Belleek of later years,
and featuring the British registry pad underneath.
Pillow in
background above made of a silk damask remnant from
the walls of a French chateau, made by The
Lotus Collection in San Francisco's renowned Jackson
Square fine antiques district, (415) 398-8115. Pillow
below in background on the right, featuring center panel
of Fortuny fabric, made by Odalisque on Beverly Boulevard
in, Los Angeles, California, (323) 933-9100.
