Sale 8625
London, South Kensington
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16 December 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,150
Estimate
A Meissen two-handled circular tureen and circular cover with robin finial, modelled perched on flower-encrusted branches, painted with bouquets of deutsche Blumen, blue crossed swords mark, circa 1750 (restored) -- 27cm. wide See colour plate
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