Lot 83
  • 83

A pair of Meissen asparagus-form knife rests Marcolini Period, circa 1774-1815

Estimate
400 - 600 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • length 4 1/8 in.
  • 10.5 cm
naturalistically modelled as a ribbon-tied bunch of spears, crossed swords and star marks in underglaze-blue.

Condition

A pinhead minuscule chip to the tip of one spear on one knife rest. Otherwise in good condition.
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