Lot Essay
See the Jahn Collection; Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, 12 June 1989, lot 108 for a similarly decorated example.
CIRCA 1730-1750, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
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TWO MEISSEN HEN TEAPOTS AND COVERS
Circa 1730-1750, blue crossed swords marks
Each modelled as a nesting brown hen, her chicks peeking out from behind her wings and under her body, the open beak as the spout, the tail feathers as the handle, one with tail feathers enriched in black, both with replacement covers
7in. (17.8cm.) wide (2)
Circa 1730-1750, blue crossed swords marks
Each modelled as a nesting brown hen, her chicks peeking out from behind her wings and under her body, the open beak as the spout, the tail feathers as the handle, one with tail feathers enriched in black, both with replacement covers
7in. (17.8cm.) wide (2)