A Meissen tureen, cover and stand, circa 1740

probably modelled by J.J. Kändler, encrusted with brightly coloured flower sprigs and painted with scattered insects, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, impressed numeral 26 to tureen, 27 to stand,

To the cover, one flower stem has been restored. The tureen has a repaired crack which extends from the rim above one handle, through to the base to the left of the other handle, some discoloured over-paint to interior. The stand has two small areas of restoration at the rim. There is some typical glaze and enamel wear consistent with age.
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Tureens of this form similarly applied flowers were included in the armorial service produced in 1735 for Count Johann Christian von Hennicke (circa 1681-1752), a cabinet minister under Count Brühl who became deputy director of the Meissen factory in 1739. A tureen from the service was sold in these rooms, 7th October 1986, lot 280.