Lot 171
  • 171

A Meissen turquoise-ground milk jug and cover circa 1740

Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 GBP
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Description

  • crossed swords mark in underglaze blue and gilder's marks
  • Porcelain
  • 15cm., 5¾in.
of baluster form, painted with European figures on quaysides, within quaterlobed reserves, handle, spout and rims embellished in gilding, the cover with acorn finial (minor wear to gilding)

Condition

minor flaking to gilding of spout, one reserve with two minor scratches to painting at 4 and 5 o'clock (c. 0.8cm. and 0.4cm.)
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