Hi Matthew,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This is a very nice potpurri with cover. The porcelain mark "M. Imple de Sèvres" refers to a designation found on certain Sèvres porcelain pieces. It is a shortened form of "Manufacture Impériale de Sèvres," indicating that the piece was produced at the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory during the time when it was under imperial patronage. It specifically dates to the period when the factory was under the patronage of Napoleon I (1804–1815) or Napoleon III (1852–1870), during which it was referred to as the Imperial Manufactory.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Napoleonic period Sèvres porcelain and ormolu lidded potpurri
French, 19th Century
The detachable lid with eagle and gilt rinceaux shaped scrolled floral and foliate elements, the pierced rim with attached chased intertwined snakes handles, the body with a central eagle below three stars, framed in a berried laurel wreath and branches on one side, the other side with the Napoleon N below a crown, also framed within laurel branches, on a circular foot on black marble socle. Marked to the underside "M. Imple de Sèvres".
15-3/4 inches overall height
CONDITION: This centerpiece appears to be in very good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$4,000-7,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia