A Meissen chinoiserie octagonal inverted baluster tea-caddy

CIRCA 1728, BLUE ENAMEL CROSSED SWORDS MARK, GILDER'S 22.

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A Meissen chinoiserie octagonal inverted baluster tea-caddy
Circa 1728, blue enamel crossed swords mark, gilder's 22.
Painted in the manner of J.G. Höroldt with Orientals in exotic robes holding whisks, fans and poles, standing and seated by flowering shrubs, fences, vases and a flaming brazier with insects and birds in flight above, the panels divided by ribbed gilt bands (slight rubbing to gilt top and to ribs, minute chip to one rib, two minute chips to base)
3¾in. (9.5cm.) high

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