Lot 37
  • 37

A Meissen outside decorated tête-à-tête, circa 1870

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • the tray: 38.3cm, 15 1/8 in. wide
painted with panels of figures in landscapes reserved on a puce scale ground, comprising a tray, a teapot and cover, a tea kettle and cover and two tea cups and saucers; together with a table bell similarly decorated, cancelled crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, incised marks, gilt numeral 15,

Condition

One cup with handle re-stuck, chip to rim of the spout of the tea-kettle, flat chip to one bow handle of the tray
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