Meissen Topographical Cream Jug, Pillnitz Castle, C. 1880.

Name: Meissen Topographical Cream Jug, Pillnitz Castle, C. 1880.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1185471
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Philip Carrol Antiques

Description

Meissen porcelain topographical cream jug, c. 1860. Finely hand painted with a titled view of Pillnitz Castle, Dresden, from the river, within a quatrefoil gilt scroll cartouche, on a cobalt blue ground. The reverse with a panel of flowers and insects.

Set upon three branch feet, and having a branch handle, heightened in gilt.

The interior rim, with gilt spitzen.

Titled ‘Pillnitz’, in gilt script.

Provenance – Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. Lot 775, Sothebys, 5th October, 2010.

Height – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Width (Handle to spout)- 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.5cm (4.53")

Width

11.5cm (4.53")

Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1185471

Description

Meissen porcelain topographical cream jug, c. 1860.

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Finely hand painted with a titled view of Pillnitz Castle, Dresden, from the river, within a quatrefoil gilt scroll cartouche, on a cobalt blue ground.

Philip Carrol Antiques

The reverse with a panel of flowers and insects.