Matching pair porcelain canthare vases Very much in the Chinese Export style made in Paris by the firm of Edme Samson Rose-scale ground White ground panels with raised enamelling framing hand painted colourful bunches of flowers Flanked by protomes of ram surmounted with arched faux handles enriched in gilt Underneath with iron-red Samson mark and ‘France’ French, Edme Samson, late 19th century Height 17.5 cm Diameter rim 13.8 cm Excellent condition