Lot Essay
Cf. Erich Kollmann, Berliner Porzellan, vol. II, Tafel 235, fig. C. Also see Dr. K.H. Wadsack Collection, Christie's, London, 8 October 2002 for a pair of cups and saucers of similar form.
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CIRCA 1880, BLUE SCEPTRE MARKS AND VARIOUS IMPRESSED CYPHERS
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A BERLIN PORTRAIT CUP AND SAUCER
Circa 1880, blue sceptre marks and various impressed cyphers
Of Glockenform, the cup finely painted with a bust-length portrait of Napoleon flanked by biscuit molded and gilt-enriched panels of Hercules, the handle formed as a kneeling figure of winged Victory holding a shield, with gilt interior edged by molded rinceaux bands, the saucer en suite
6 7/8 in. (17.6 cm.) diameter, the saucer (2)
Circa 1880, blue sceptre marks and various impressed cyphers
Of Glockenform, the cup finely painted with a bust-length portrait of Napoleon flanked by biscuit molded and gilt-enriched panels of Hercules, the handle formed as a kneeling figure of winged Victory holding a shield, with gilt interior edged by molded rinceaux bands, the saucer en suite
6 7/8 in. (17.6 cm.) diameter, the saucer (2)
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