Lot Essay
The scene on the present plate may relate to the Greek War of Independence
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A BERLIN PURPLE-GROUND CABINET PLATE
CIRCA 1840, BLUE SCEPTER AND INITIAL MARK, PRESSNUMMER 37 1
Finely painted in rich colours with Mediterranean lovers in a grotto, a ship at sea in the background, the well gilt, the purple rim with gilt line edge (some wear)--8¼in. (21cm.) diam.
CIRCA 1840, BLUE SCEPTER AND INITIAL MARK, PRESSNUMMER 37 1
Finely painted in rich colours with Mediterranean lovers in a grotto, a ship at sea in the background, the well gilt, the purple rim with gilt line edge (some wear)--8¼in. (21cm.) diam.