meissen-manufactory-purpurmalerei-tea-cup-and-saucer
Lot 523
Meissen Manufactory Purpurmalerei Tea Cup and Saucer
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
From 1814 and later, the cup, featuring a Classical handle, is hand-painted with a panoramic coastal landscape, the scene with an applied raised enamel rose decorated surround, scattered blossoms throughout to cup and saucer, underglaze crossed swords above Roman Numeral I.

Tea Cup 2.25 x 4 1/8 x 3.25 in.

Base rim of cup with slight nicks and possible touch-up; black light examination reveals no restoration.

$400 - 800