04-07-201704-07-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3000BBoston
April 7, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Meissen Porcelain Cobalt and Gilt Coffee Service

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$3,075$2,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3000BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 07, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Meissen Porcelain Cobalt and Gilt Coffee Service, Germany, 20th century, each with scenes of men on horseback, some dueling, most with underglaze blue crossed swords marks, with fabric-lined case, including a tray with serpentine rim and central figural scene and gilt foliage, wd. 15 1/2, dp. 12 3/4; a coffeepot, ht. 8; a creamer, ht. 4 5/8; a covered sugar with floral knop, ht. 4 1/2; two saucers, dia. 5 3/8; and two cups with handle, ht. 2 3/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

Seconds marks to coffeepot and one cup. Chips to edges of flower petals of each finial. Slight and very scattered gilt wear along edge of tray. No other evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.


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