English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th April 2010
Lot 230
A Meissen cup and two saucers
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £1200
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Description
A Meissen cup and two saucers, painted with insects and ladybirds above and around botanical floral specimens on a pale yellow ground, and a similar tea canister and cover painted with puce figures, blue crossed swords marks, 2nd half 18th century, some damages and peppering, 13.5cm. (5)
Provenance: From the estate of Niel Rimington (1928-2009) of Fonthill Old Abbey Estate, Wiltshire.
