10-09-201510-10-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2850BBoston
October 9, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Meissen Porcelain Travel Tea Set

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$4,920$4,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2850BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 10, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Meissen Porcelain Travel Tea Set, Germany, 18th century, each white ground with amber colored roses, gilded pearlwork banding and accent highlights, berry knops, all inset into green silk-lined wood case; oval tray, wd. 12 7/8; covered teapot with acanthus swag, ht. 4 1/4; covered pitcher, ht. 5 1/4; covered sugar, ht. 4 1/4; small pitcher, ht. 4 1/8; tea bowl, dia. 5 1/4; cup, ht. 2 3/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

Knop of sugar bowl lid cleanly broken off and has been re-glued, as well as knop of teapot lid which has been re-glued. All with minor surface wear as expected with age and use.


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Keywords

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