Lot 506
  • 506

A Meissen yellow-ground milk jug and cover circa 1740

Estimate
2,200 - 3,200 GBP
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Description

  • crossed swords mark in underglaze blue, incised asterisk and arrow
  • Porcelain
  • c. 16cm., 6¼in.
of baluster form, painted with harbour scenes in puce camaieu, within shaped reserves, spout and rims embellished in gilding, handle picked out in puce and gilding, the cover with gilt acorn finial (minute chip to spout)

Provenance

Brian Haughton Antiques

Condition

minute chip to rim of spout with retouched gilding
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