Lot Essay
Another example, described as Meissen circa 1760 and with similar quality painting, was in the collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon, sold Sotheby's New York, 21 November 2014, lot 1220.
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LIKELY LATE 18TH CENTURY, FAINT BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
Details
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN ASSEMBLED GAMING BOX
LIKELY LATE 18TH CENTURY, FAINT BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
The rectangular box and cover fitted with four smaller boxes and covers, painted with flower sprays, each enameled with a variant card suit, the large cover with a Jack and fanned playing cards
6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm.) long
LIKELY LATE 18TH CENTURY, FAINT BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
The rectangular box and cover fitted with four smaller boxes and covers, painted with flower sprays, each enameled with a variant card suit, the large cover with a Jack and fanned playing cards
6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm.) long
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.