English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th April 2010

Lot 227

Two Meissen cups and saucers

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £1100

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Description

Two Meissen cups and saucers, one rococo-moulded and painted with panels of putti and flowers, the other brightly painted with colourful birds on a pink scale border, and a Berlin cup and saucer, painted with figures at various pursuits, blue crossed swords and sceptre marks, mid 18th century, 14cm. (6) Provenance: From the estate of Niel Rimington (1928-2009) of Fonthill Old Abbey Estate, Wiltshire.