A Meissen leaf-moulded sauceboat and ladle, the handles formed as stalks, enriched in shades of green and purple, painted in colours with insects and a millepede, the interior with a loose spray of flowers (hairline crack to sauceboat, slight wear, repaired breaks to ladle), blue crossed swords mark, circa 1745, the sauceboat -- 7 3/8in. wide, the ladle -- 7¾in. long