Lot 366
  • 366

A pair of Meissen cobalt-blue ground two-handled vases late 19th/early 20th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • height 19 in.
  • 48.26 cm
affixed on either side with a double snake handle, crossed swords mark in blue. Together with a similar pair of Meissen vases with snake handles painted with flowers, now mounted as lamps. 4 pieces.

Condition

All with some occasional minor wear to the gilding, mostly to the extremities or along the edges. Otherwise in good condition. (Please note that the lamps have not been examined out of the mounts.)
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