British & Continental Ceramics & Glass (Day Two) - 27th April 2023
Lot 453
A rare Meissen thimble case or patch box
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1200
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Description
A rare Meissen thimble case or patch box, c.1745-50, the sides painted with a continuous harbour scene or kauffahrtei, depicting figures and boats at the quayside, both sides of the hinged cover with similar decoration, with contemporary silver-gilt mounts, 3.1cm across.
Provenance: a private collection. Purchased Christie's, London, 8th November 1999, lot 293.