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CIRCA 1735, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, ABOVE I TO THE SAUCER, BLUE X TO FOOTRIM OF CUP, THE DECORATION LATER
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A MEISSEN SOUP CUP AND TWO-HANDLED SAUCER
CIRCA 1735, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, ABOVE i TO THE SAUCER, BLUE X TO FOOTRIM OF CUP, THE DECORATION LATER
Decorated in underglaze-blue, iron-red and gilding with the Zweibelmuster and flowering Oriental shrubs within bands of ovolos, the footrim of the cup with a band of 'cracked ice' pattern, the saucer with a border of flowerhead panels below bands of scrolls, the everted thumb-pieces with small bouquets of flowers, the underside of the saucer and the interior of the cup with further sprays of flowers (very slight wear to gilding)
The saucer 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) wide
CIRCA 1735, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, ABOVE i TO THE SAUCER, BLUE X TO FOOTRIM OF CUP, THE DECORATION LATER
Decorated in underglaze-blue, iron-red and gilding with the Zweibelmuster and flowering Oriental shrubs within bands of ovolos, the footrim of the cup with a band of 'cracked ice' pattern, the saucer with a border of flowerhead panels below bands of scrolls, the everted thumb-pieces with small bouquets of flowers, the underside of the saucer and the interior of the cup with further sprays of flowers (very slight wear to gilding)
The saucer 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) wide
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.