Lot 831
  • 831

Two Meissen coffee cups and saucers, circa 1760

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
one painted with soldiers in camps against a gilt ground, the other painted with vignettes of peasants in conversation in country landscapes, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, impressed numerals

Condition

Gilt ground cup and saucer- some surface scratches to the gilt ground. Second cup and saucer- minor wear to gilding on rim of cup.
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