A large Meissen dish or charger

A large Meissen dish or charger, mid 18th century, finely painted with sprays of deutsche Blumen, the rim with Neu-Brandenstein moulding of osier and other panels between spiral ribs, blue crossed swords mark, a little wear, 38.3cm.

Provenance: a private collection. Purchased from Sotheby's, London, 15th April 1997, lot 188. Formerly Sotheby's, New York, 11th October 1995, lot 189.