Meissen tea canister, circa 1740

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Description

Meissen tea caddy, circa 1740, of rectangular form with sloping shoulders, painted in enamels and gilt with a continuous watery landscape scene, with figures gathered at the water’s edge amongst barrels and rigging, ships visible on the water beyond, the curved shoulders with a band of intricate gilt laub-und-bandelwerk, floral sprigs and insects, surmounted by a later gilt cover, the base with ‘No’.

Dimensions:

Height: 12cm. (4 3/4in.)

Notes:
For a caddy with similar gilt decoration see Christies lot 216 sold on thel 21st Nov 2008 for $10,000

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