each of the first two plaques skilfully reticulated in the form of a bird below a large floral bloom and wreathed by curling stems and foliage, the first possibly depicting a phoenix; the third reticulated with a central phoenix against a ground of dense scrolls and encircled with a beaded border

Bruising and general surface wear to all three. Left plaque: 2cm area of polishing.
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