A Meissen armorial cup and saucer with the arms of Da Pontte and another circa 1745
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A Meissen armorial cup and saucer, circa 1745
Each painted with an unidentified arms and those of Da Ponte above crossed palm fronds and with scattered insects, gilt-edged rims, the ear-shaped handle embellished in gilding, the cup: 6.8cm high; the saucer: 13cm diam., crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, gilt B8. to both, impressed 2 to saucer (repair to top of handle) (2)
Estimate:
£2,500 - 3,500
€2,900 - 4,100
US$ 3,800 - 5,300

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  • Literature:
    Ulrich Pietsch, Passion for Meissen (2010), no. 76

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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