A BERLIN (K.P.M.) BLUE-SCALE PART DINNER SERVICE

20TH CENTURY, BLUE SCEPTRE AND IRON-RED ORB AND K.P.M., BLACK 13/2 ST, VARIOUS IMPRESSED NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

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A BERLIN (K.P.M.) BLUE-SCALE PART DINNER SERVICE
20th century, blue sceptre and iron-red orb and K.P.M., black 13/2 ST, various impressed numbers and symbols
In the Meissen style, each painted with a loose bouquet of cut flowers, scattered sprigs and insects within the shaped blue-scale border edged in gilt foliate scrolls alternating with pendent flowering branches, comprising:
An oval tureen and cover
Two square bowls
Twelve dinner plates
Twelve lunch plates
Twelve dessert plates (39)

Lot Essay

See Erich Köllmann, Berliner Porzellan 1763-1963, Braunschweig, 1966, Band II, Tafel 46-49 for examples of the original service made in 1767-68 for Frederick the Great for his Breslau residence, Breslauer Stadschloss; and Band I, Tafel 7 for a tureen cover from that service with the identical finial as the present lot.

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