A Chelsea peony dish, circa 1755
41*
A Chelsea peony dish, circa 1755
Crisply moulded as a large peony flower overlapped by two large vined leaves, with a stalk handle issuing a moulded flower bud, painted with a spray of flowers and scattered winged insects, 21cm wide, painted red anchor mark
Sold for £687 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • This popular model derives from a Meissen prototype and was used to decorate the dessert table.

Category: Decorative Arts / British Ceramics

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