English and European Ceramics and Glass - 6th March 2012

Lot 377

A pair of Meissen two-handled vases late 19th century

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £950

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Description

A pair of Meissen two-handled vases late 19th century, painted with panels of Venus and Cupid and other Classical gods within gilt foliate and ribboned borders on a cobalt blue ground, the feet within oak leaf wreaths on square bases, the handles formed from entwined snakes, blue crossed swords marks, the covers lacking, 21.8cm. (2)