A Meissen teapot and cover, circa 1740
A Meissen teapot and cover, circa 1740
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Description
A Meissen teapot and cover, circa 1740, decorated with rural scenes of strolling and reclining figures in a European landscape within Laub-und-Bandelwerk borders, the cartouches interspersed with insects and sprays of flowers, with scroll-moulded gilded J-handle and curved animal-head gilded spout, the lid similarly decorated with rural scenes within concentric iron red bands; underglaze blue crossed swords to the base, gilders mark ‘D’ on teapot and lid, height 3 ½ in. (9cm.), width from top of handle to spout: 7 1/16in. (18cm.); condition: chip to lid
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Enamelled and gilded porcelain |
| Origin | German |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Other |
| Dimensions | Width: 18cm. |
Product REF: W78
