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1745-1750
Details
A Meissen galanterie silver-gilt mounted Watteaumalerei needle case
1745-1750
(Nadelbüchse) the shaped rectangular body in ozier-relief, painted in green and minute flesh tones with gallant couples and landscape scenes within ogival cartouches outlined in gilt, further with green flowersprays, the waisted cover en suite, mounted to the neck of the body and base of the cover, the border ciselé with scrolling foliage
6.5cm high
1745-1750
(Nadelbüchse) the shaped rectangular body in ozier-relief, painted in green and minute flesh tones with gallant couples and landscape scenes within ogival cartouches outlined in gilt, further with green flowersprays, the waisted cover en suite, mounted to the neck of the body and base of the cover, the border ciselé with scrolling foliage
6.5cm high
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