STYLE: European Silver, Gold Boxes and Ceramics

STYLE: European Silver, Gold Boxes and Ceramics

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A MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'SCHNEEBALLEN' PART TEA SERVICE, CIRCA 1745

Auction Closed

November 11, 04:08 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'SCHNEEBALLEN' PART TEA SERVICE, CIRCA 1745

painted with scenes after Watteau of figures in landscape en grisaille, within cartouches above diaper pattern supports surmounted by flower baskets, comprising: a circular basin; baluster jug; five teacups, a coffee-cup and ten saucers; a similar teapot; a baluster jug; a two-handled circular sugar bowl and cover; a saucer painted with a vignette of figures; and a large circular bowl and cover, the interior richly gilt, the interior of the cover reserved with a roundel of figures in landscape, blue crossed swords marks, gilt IV: to the first part service, some minor damages and restoration, including one to a lid

Sale Sotheby's, London, 23 February 1988, lot 363 (part), 366 (part), 367-371;

Sotheby's, Geveva, 14 November 1989, lot 13 (part).