Lot 168
  • 168

A Meissen desk set circa 1755

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue
  • stand 27cm., 10½in. wide
fitted with two covered pots and a bell, each painted with panels of deutsche Blumen on a later gold ground (one knop glued, chips)

Condition

Stand- overall in good condition with minor wear Bell- small chip to edge Inkpot and cover- some ink staining to interior. Knop glued.Minor wear Sander and cover- large chips to rim. Minor nicks to rim of cover Gold ground probably later
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