English and European Ceramics and Glass - 19th April 2016

Lot 226

A Meissen chocolate pot and cover c.1755

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £420

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Description

A Meissen chocolate pot and cover c.1755, the pear-shaped body painted beneath the spout with a dog seated on its haunches and gazing up reproachfully at a colourful bird perched above its head, the reverse with a rabbit boxing the long tail of a bright parrot, with scroll moulded side handle, blue crossed swords mark, 15.2cm. (2)