A Meissen scent flask and stopper modelled as a Moorish rider in red coat, astride a rearing white horse, on a flat mound base moulded with puce and gilt scrolls, blue crossed swords mark, incised 2859, <I>Pressnummer</I> 75, late 19th century (chips) -- 6cm. high | Christie's

Sale 7383

19th Century British and Continental Ceramics

London, South Kensington

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24 October 1996

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Lot 183

A Meissen scent flask and stopper modelled as a Moorish rider in red coat, astride a rearing white horse, on a flat mound base moulded with puce and gilt scrolls, blue crossed swords mark, incised 2859, Pressnummer 75, late 19th century (chips) -- 6cm. high

Price realised

GBP 1,092

Estimate

GBP 500 - GBP 550

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A Meissen scent flask and stopper modelled as a Moorish rider in red coat, astride a rearing white horse, on a flat mound base moulded with puce and gilt scrolls, blue crossed swords mark, incised 2859, Pressnummer 75, late 19th century (chips) -- 6cm. high
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