1st item: "Four Seasons" porcelain basket in style of J.J. Kaendler of the Meissen factory, oval form with molded basket weave design, hand-painted floral and cross-hatching decoration. The four seasons are represented by masks on the ends of the ribbon-style partially gilded handles. crossed marks likely for Samson and Cie Company. 5 1/4" H overall x 10" W x 6" D. 19th century. 2nd item: Old Paris style porcelain coffee can and saucer with playing card motif, green ground, gilt interior, red mark on base. Cup: 2 5/8" H, saucer: 1 1/4" H x 5 1/8" dia. 19th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

1st item: Nose chipped on"Winter" mask plus other small breaks to decorations around masks and two older 1/8" and 1/4" L chips to rims beneath handles. 2nd item: Minor wear to gilt decoration.