Lot 295
  • 295

A Meissen coffee pot and cover circa 1750

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • crossed swords mark in underglaze blue, incised x, painter's mark 13. in gold
  • 16cm. high.
the pear-shaped body and domed cover continuously painted with a Kauffahrtei scene depicting merchants and their wares at a shore

Condition

In overall good condition with minor wear and small losses to the gilding, especially to the rims, small chip to the spout, two small shallow rim chips to the cover, gilding to knob rubbed.
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