Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 9th September 2014

Lot 190

A Meissen ornithological part dessert service 19th century

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1500

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Description

A Meissen ornithological part dessert service 19th century, each piece painted with a single bird perched on low leafy branches, the rims with small flower sprigs and scattered butterflies and insecys, within gilt dentil rims, cancelled blue crossed swords mark. Comprising: two circular deep dishes, two small oval dishes and eleven plates. (15)

Provenance: The Old Rectory, Little Langford, Wiltshire. Sold by order of Trustees of the Estate of the late Miss S.F. Rooke.