A MEISSEN TEAPOT AND COVER
Lot 18

A MEISSEN TEAPOT AND COVER

CIRCA 1720, THE DECORATION CIRCA 1723-25

Closed29 November 2011

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A MEISSEN TEAPOT AND COVER
CIRCA 1720, THE DECORATION CIRCA 1723-25
Of bulbous form with a short conical spout and a loop handle, the upper and lower parts moulded with silvered acanthus leaves, the body painted in Eisenrot in the manner of J.G. Höroldt with Oriental figures at various pursuits, the cover with a band of moulded acanthus leaves about a knop finial (spout slightly reduced and with chipping, some wear to silvering, cover with restored rim chips and finial)
4 3/8in. (11.2 cm.) high

Anonymous sale, Sotheby's, London, 27 March 1973, lot 24
Dr. Andreina Torre, and thence by descent.