Lot Essay
Cf. Carl Albiker, op. cit. (1959), no. 149 and the examples sold in these Rooms on 12 June 1995, lot 256.
CIRCA 1745 AND EARLY 19TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
Details
Two Meissen partridge tureens and covers
Circa 1745 and early 19th century, blue crossed swords marks
After the models by J.J. Kändler, to left and right on basketwork nests edged with naturally coloured twigs and corn, their plumage naturally coloured in grey, brown and black (the earlier base and both covers extensively restored, some minor chipping to twigs and corn)
5 3/8in. (13.5cm.) and 5¾in. (14.5cm.) wide (2)
Circa 1745 and early 19th century, blue crossed swords marks
After the models by J.J. Kändler, to left and right on basketwork nests edged with naturally coloured twigs and corn, their plumage naturally coloured in grey, brown and black (the earlier base and both covers extensively restored, some minor chipping to twigs and corn)
5 3/8in. (13.5cm.) and 5¾in. (14.5cm.) wide (2)