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(Detail on opposite page, also illustrated with lot 133 on previous page)
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CIRCA 1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK AND GILDER'S .Y TO BASE AND COVER
Details
A Meissen arched rectangular tea-caddy and cover
Circa 1745, blue crossed swords mark and gilder's .y to base and cover
Painted with two battle scenes within elaborate gilt panelled ombrierte quatrefoil cartouches, the sides with soldiers in an encampment beneath a band of gilt scrolling foliage, the shoulders with flower-sprays, gilt line rims, the circular cover with cone finial (minor wear to gilt scroll border)
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high
Circa 1745, blue crossed swords mark and gilder's .y to base and cover
Painted with two battle scenes within elaborate gilt panelled ombrierte quatrefoil cartouches, the sides with soldiers in an encampment beneath a band of gilt scrolling foliage, the shoulders with flower-sprays, gilt line rims, the circular cover with cone finial (minor wear to gilt scroll border)
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.