Lot 8
  • 8

A MEISSEN COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER CIRCA 1735-40

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • diameter of saucer 4 3/4 in.
  • 12 cm
each painted with vignettes of Chinese figures within gilt panelled borders, the underside of the saucer painted with three indianische Blumen sprays, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue and gilder's numeral 32.

Condition

Cup: some wear to gilding on edge of rim. Otherwise in good condition. Saucer: very slight sticking wear to center and small enamel flake. Otherwise in good condition.
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