Lot Essay
Cf. A.L. den Blaauwen, Loosdrechts Porselein (Zwolle 1988), p.147 ill.13 for a children games service in encre de Chine whereby he states that there is no other service known with this type of decoration.
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EARLY PERIOD (1774-1778), MARKED WITH M.O.L IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND VARIOUS INCISED NUMERALS
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A rare Loosdrecht children games tea service
Early period (1774-1778), marked with M.o.L in underglaze blue and various incised numerals
Gilt and painted in colours, decorated with various scenes of playing children upon root vignettes, comprising: an oviform teapot and cover, with double C scrolled handle, the spout enhanced with a gilt rocaille and flowerspray, the slightly domed cover with an acorn finial, 11,5cm high; a rectangular teacaddy and cover, the body with arched shoulders enhanced with flowersprays, the domed cover with acorn finial, 12,5cm high; six cups and saucers; five teabowls and saucers; an extra saucer
See illustration (14)
Early period (1774-1778), marked with M.o.L in underglaze blue and various incised numerals
Gilt and painted in colours, decorated with various scenes of playing children upon root vignettes, comprising: an oviform teapot and cover, with double C scrolled handle, the spout enhanced with a gilt rocaille and flowerspray, the slightly domed cover with an acorn finial, 11,5cm high; a rectangular teacaddy and cover, the body with arched shoulders enhanced with flowersprays, the domed cover with acorn finial, 12,5cm high; six cups and saucers; five teabowls and saucers; an extra saucer
See illustration (14)
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