A pair of Meissen shallow tureens and covers with boar's head handles
amended
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A pair of Meissen circular tureens and covers, circa 1740
Painted in Kakiemon style with the 'Schmetterling' pattern of butterflies perched on flowering branches, applied with boar's head handles and a pomegranate finial, 30cm across handles; 17.5cm high, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, impressed numerals (4)
Estimate:
£6,000 - 8,000
€7,000 - 9,300
US$ 9,400 - 12,000

Auction Notices

  • One of the handles was broken out and very well restored, the other tureen has a tight haircrack to the rim. Please refer to department for complete condition report.

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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