Lot 609
  • 609

A Meissen ornithological tureen and cover, circa 1765

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porcelain
  • 35cm., 13 3/4 in. wide
painted with vignettes of birds with garlands of flowers tied with ribbons at the rims, gilt dentil rim borders, crossed swords and dot mark in underglaze-blue,

Condition

Some small scattered chips to applied flowers on cover. One handle re-stuck at terminal with a restored chip to edge.
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