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A Meissen later-decorated ewer
of silver shape, probably from a leve/ae service, with shell-shaped bowl and elaborate scrolling handle, set on a knopped stem above a spreading quatrefoil foot, painted with scattered flower-sprays within gilt rims, blue crossed swords marks, incised cross -- 9in. (23cm.) high, the porcelain early 18th century, the decoration 19th century (firing cracks, fritting and wear)
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of silver shape, probably from a leve/ae service, with shell-shaped bowl and elaborate scrolling handle, set on a knopped stem above a spreading quatrefoil foot, painted with scattered flower-sprays within gilt rims, blue crossed swords marks, incised cross -- 9in. (23cm.) high, the porcelain early 18th century, the decoration 19th century (firing cracks, fritting and wear)
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