Lot Essay
For a pair of this model, see Christie's, New York, 23 April 1998, lot 225
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CIRCA 1735, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK BELOW THE TAIL, MODELLED BY KÄNDLER
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A MEISSEN HEN-FORM TEAPOT AND A COVER
Circa 1735, blue crossed swords mark below the tail, modelled by Kändler
Modelled as a hen looking back over her shoulder, the tail as the handle, the spout issuing from her breast, the flat circular cover with crouching bunny finial, painted in bright enamels enriched in gilt
4½in. (11.4cm.) high; 6½in. (16.5cm.) wide
Circa 1735, blue crossed swords mark below the tail, modelled by Kändler
Modelled as a hen looking back over her shoulder, the tail as the handle, the spout issuing from her breast, the flat circular cover with crouching bunny finial, painted in bright enamels enriched in gilt
4½in. (11.4cm.) high; 6½in. (16.5cm.) wide