English and European Ceramics and Glass - 31st May 2007

Lot 336

A good Meissen tea and coffee service

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £3400

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Description

A good Meissen tea and coffee service, each piece moulded with flowering prunus sprays and painted with flying insects, the saucers, dish and cup interiors with Deutsche blumen, the borders and details gilded, crossed swords marks, c.1750, comprising: a teapot and cover, a hot water jug and cover, a coffee pot and cover, a tea canister and cover, a shaped dish and six cups and saucers. (21) Provenance: Given to the current owner's family by Queen Mary.