Meissen Tureen with Cover

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Magnificent tureen and cover

 

With a double-walled pierced body painted with gilt scrolls, reserved on each side with painted panels of quayside and street scenes, applied with hanging flower swags held by putti, set with two female bust handles, the interior gilt, the cover with further panels painted with gentlemen and landscapes in puce camaieu and coats of arms, surmounted by a crown knop held by two putti, the underside of cover moulded with colorful flowers within a gilt border.

 

Swordmark, Meissen 2nd half of 19th century

 

Height: 20 cm 
Length: 25 cm