Meissen porcelain Harbour scene cup & saucer, c. 1740.
£490.00
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Meissen porcelain cup and saucer, c. 1740. The cup having an elaborate scroll shaped handle, and finely painted with a continuous view of figures in a rural harbour scene, above a red band, and beneath a gilt rim.
The saucer similarly painted with figures before a town in a landscape, within a large roundel, and having a gilt rim.
Underglaze crossed swords marks to both pieces.
Height of cup – 6.5 cm, 2 1/2”.
Diameter of saucer – 13.5 cm, 5 1/4”.
Condition – very minor wear to the enamel. No damage. No restoration.
