A group of Continental porcelain and faïence plates circa 1750-90

comprising: a Meissen yellow-bordered reticulated plate, possibly later decorated; a pair of Meissen reticulated plates molded with basketwork; a pair of Niederviller plates painted with scattered blue cornflower sprigs and a Kiel faïence leaf-shaped dish, Meissen plates with crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, Niederviller plates with crowned interlaced C's in underglaze-blue, Kiel dish with painted inscribed K.B.K mark. 6 pieces.

The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973

All in good condition apart from one Niderviller plate has some scratching and enamel wear to the center consistent with use. The reticulated plates have some very minor and occasional rubbing to the gilding along the rim edge. Kiel dish has occasional small glaze chips or small chips along the rim edges and small shallow chip to the underside of the shell-form handle.
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