English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th April 2010

Lot 243

A Meissen quatrefoil dish

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £1200

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Description

A Meissen quatrefoil dish, painted with figures in a harbour, careening a small boat and heating a large iron pot suspended over a fire, the rim decorated with gilt foliate and shell scrolls, and a similar Fürstenberg dish painted with figures and trees before a stately building, painted blue factory marks, mid 18th century, 17.8cm max. (2) Provenance: From the estate of Niel Rimington (1928-2009) of Fonthill Old Abbey Estate, Wiltshire.