A pair of Meissen bough-pots modelled as a gentleman and companion , <I>CIRCA</I> 1880, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, <I>PRESSNUMMER</I> 1006, PAINTED NUMERALS | Christie's

Sale 9956

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4 November 2004

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Lot 135

A pair of Meissen bough-pots modelled as a gentleman and companion

CIRCA 1880, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, PRESSNUMMER 1006, PAINTED NUMERALS

Price realised

GBP 454

Estimate

GBP 400 - GBP 600

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A pair of Meissen bough-pots modelled as a gentleman and companion
CIRCA 1880, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, PRESSNUMMER 1006, PAINTED NUMERALS
Each modelled seated holding oval pierced baskets, he wears a cap and flowered jacket, green breeches and black shoes, she wears a shawl, green bodice and pink-flowered skirt, on circular flower-encrusted bases (some chipping and minor losses)
He 7¾ in. (19.7 cm.) high (2)
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