Lot Essay
This shape inspired by early Meissen porcelain baroque models, dates from 1735-1740
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THE PROPERTY OF A NOBLEMAN, THE HAGUE
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN OGIVAL-SHAPED FLORAL COFFEE- AND TEASERVICE (vierpassig eingedrückte Form) the white-ground painted in colours with sprays of Manierblumen and modelled in relief after silver examples, with geometrical handles (Vierkanthenkel in Lyraform), the spouts pointed, the cover with rosebud finials, comprising;
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A MEISSEN PORCELAIN OGIVAL-SHAPED FLORAL COFFEE- AND TEASERVICE (vierpassig eingedrückte Form) the white-ground painted in colours with sprays of Manierblumen and modelled in relief after silver examples, with geometrical handles (Vierkanthenkel in Lyraform), the spouts pointed, the cover with rosebud finials, comprising;
- one baluster (Birnförmig) coffeepot with cover, 24.5 cm high - one milkjug with cover, 18.5 cm high - one teapot with cover, 15 cm high - one teacaddy with cover, 13 cm high - one sugarbowl with cover, 12 cm high - one brothbowl, 20 cm wide - one saucer, 17 cm wide - six coffeecups and saucers - twelve teabowls and saucers,
(minor damages) marked with underglaze blue crossed swords, 18th Century and replacements (25)
- one baluster (Birnförmig) coffeepot with cover, 24.5 cm high - one milkjug with cover, 18.5 cm high - one teapot with cover, 15 cm high - one teacaddy with cover, 13 cm high - one sugarbowl with cover, 12 cm high - one brothbowl, 20 cm wide - one saucer, 17 cm wide - six coffeecups and saucers - twelve teabowls and saucers,
(minor damages) marked with underglaze blue crossed swords, 18th Century and replacements (25)