Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Meissen cup and saucer, circa 1740, the cup of ogee form with scrolling wishbone handle decorated with quayside scenes with merchants and figures within concentric iron red circles, with gilt strapwork borders, underglaze blue crossed swords marks to base, the cup with L in gilt to base, the saucer with incised numerals 63 and initial B in red, diameter of saucer: 5 1/4in. (13.5cm);. SOLD
Condition:
small frits to footrim of cup and 2 paint flakes, minor wear to the saucer
Provenance:
Provence: The Delphinium Collection, see Bonhams 20th March 2013, Lot 53.
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP