Meissen Porcelain Teapot & Cover, C. 1740.

Name: Meissen Porcelain Teapot & Cover, C. 1740.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA588282
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Philip Carrol Antiques

Description

A fine Meissen porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1740. Well painted with scenes of peasants going about their daily life, in rural landscapes, after Teniers. Interspersed with floral sprays. The teapot has a a spout moulded as a mythical beast, and a scroll handle, with shell moulded thumb piece. Heightened in gilt.

The cover is similarly painted, and is surmounted by a bud finial.

Crossed swords mark in underglaze blue.

Height - 11 cm, 4 3/8”.

Length - 20.5 cm, 8 1/8”.

Condition - Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

20.5cm (8.07")

Depth

11.5cm (4.53")

Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA588282

Description

A fine Meissen porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1740.

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Well painted with scenes of peasants going about their daily life, in rural landscapes, after Teniers.

Philip Carrol Antiques

Interspersed with floral sprays. The teapot has a a spout moulded as a mythical beast, and a scroll handle, with shell moulded thumb piece. Heightened in gilt.