A MEISSEN SHELL-SALT modelled as a putto clad in a spotted lilac drape, seated beside a mottled brown and pink conch-shell with pale-blue markings, on a grassy oval base moulded with white and gilt scrolls (chip and restoration to shell, right foot and lower leg restored), blue crossed swords mark, incised No. 1?.31., circa 1880

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A MEISSEN SHELL-SALT modelled as a putto clad in a spotted lilac drape, seated beside a mottled brown and pink conch-shell with pale-blue markings, on a grassy oval base moulded with white and gilt scrolls (chip and restoration to shell, right foot and lower leg restored), blue crossed swords mark, incised No. 1?.31., circa 1880
4¼in. (11cm.) high

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