A Meissen (Marcolini) part tea service, circa 1780

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January 14, 03:21 PM GMT

Estimate

200 - 300 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property of a descendant of William Beckford & The Dukes of Hamilton

A Meissen (Marcolini) part tea service, circa 1780

painted in purpurmalerei with flowers, comprising: a bullet-shaped teapot and cover, a baluster jug and cover and a large tea bowl and saucer, blue crossed swords and star marks

Possibly Douglas Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton (1756–1799);
Thence by descent.