This very striking hand coloured Samuel Alcock porcelain vase is entitled on the base "The Nuptials of Paris and Helen". It carries no makers mark but is identical to marked pieces. It stands 213mm high and dates from around 1850. It has some very minor damage to it-a small chip to the nose of the relief moulded face decoration at the base of the handle and some very small paint scratches under the lip. There is also very faint crazing.