CIRCA 1750, INDISTINCT BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS

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A PAIR OF MEISSEN VASES
CIRCA 1750, INDISTINCT BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
Of lobed inverted baluster form with flared necks, each applied with scattered flowers including lilies, roses and carnations and insects on an ozier-moulded ground between horizontal gilt bands, one vase damaged and repaired to upper section, the foot chipped and restuck, general chipping to applied decoration, the other vase with some re-gilding to footrim and minor chipping
15 in. (38 cm.) high (2)

Provenance

Acquired 16 December 1926.

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Lot Essay

A seven-piece garniture of very similar character, reputedly commissioned by Augustus, King of Saxony as a Diplomatic Gift, was sold from the collection of Ruth Vanderbilt Twombly, Parke Bernet, New York, 6-8 January 1955, lots 411-414.

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