A Meissen porcelain punchbowl and cover, circa 1765-75

of large circular form painted with scenes of A Midnight Modern Conversation and The Distressed Poet, both after William Hogarth, framed by Alt-ozier moulded borders painted with scattered sprays of flowers, the cover surmounted with a lemon finial, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, impressed numeral 67,

Anon. sale, Sotheby's London, 14th March 1967, lot 98

There are four small chips to the applied flowers of the finial, otherwise the piece is in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A closely related example of this form, lacking its cover and without flower sprig decoration to the moulded rim is illustrated in the catalogue of the Hans Syz collection (1979) Vol. I, p.280, pl.177. Other examples are also in the Rijkmuseum, Amsterdam and the Victoria & Albert museum, London