A MEISSEN SQUIRREL TEAPOT (EICHHRNCHEN ALS TEEKANNE)

CIRCA 1735, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK TO THE UNDERSIDE

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A MEISSEN SQUIRREL TEAPOT (EICHHRNCHEN ALS TEEKANNE)
Circa 1735, blue crossed swords mark to the underside
Modelled as a squirrel with iron-red markings and and gilt-edged puce belled collar terminating in a yellow bow nibbling an acorn, the bow as the mouth of the pot, the acorn as the spout, the tail curved back as the handle
6in. (15.2cm.) high