An Meissen teabowl and saucer and a pair of cups and saucers, circa 1730-35

painted with flowering peonies within a band of iron-red diaper and half-flower head panels, concentric iron-red bands to the reverse of the saucer, the pair with moulded flowers to the exterior, painted with quatrefoil panels of figures in landscapes, embellished with purple scrollwork, gilt formal borders, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, gilt numeral 1., impressed marks

Acquired by the Grandfather of the current owner in the 1920's;
Thence by family descent

The teabowl and saucer, the saucer has a minor area of wear to the enamels. The pair of cups and saucers, in overall good condition, with some typical minor scattered scratches only.
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