Lot Essay
The arms are probably those of Pollani of Venice impaling da Ponte of Venice.
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CIRCA 1750, CROSSED SWORDS IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE, GILDER'S NUMERAL 49 TO BOTH, IMPRESSED B TO THE CUP, 63 TO THE SAUCER
Details
A MEISSEN ARMORIAL COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER
Circa 1750, crossed swords in underglaze blue, gilder's numeral 49 to both, impressed B to the cup, 63 to the saucer
Each painted with the arms and scattered deutsche Blumen, gilt scrollwork borders to rims (2)
Circa 1750, crossed swords in underglaze blue, gilder's numeral 49 to both, impressed B to the cup, 63 to the saucer
Each painted with the arms and scattered deutsche Blumen, gilt scrollwork borders to rims (2)
Provenance
The Gertrude and Robert Anderson Collection; Christie's, London, 1 June 1992, lot 48
Anon. sale; Sotheby's, London, 19 November 1996, lot 135
Anon. sale; Sotheby's, London, 19 November 1996, lot 135
Exhibited
Orlando, Florida, Orlando Museum of Art, 27 March 1988-12 February 1989, cat. no. 73