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A MEISSEN ARMORIAL TWO-HANDLED LOZENGE-SHAPED DISH FROM THE SWAN SERVICE
CIRCA 1740, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, DREHER'S MARK FOR SCHIEFER
A MEISSEN ARMORIAL TWO-HANDLED LOZENGE-SHAPED DISH FROM THE SWAN SERVICE CIRCA 1740, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, DREHER'S MARK FOR SCHIEFER Modelled by J.F. Eberlein , the central shell-shaped panel moulded with water, swans, bulrushes and herons, the radiating shell-moulded border painted with indianische Blumen and centred at the top with the coat-of-arms, the shaped rim and handles enriched with gilding (extensively broken and repaired, the handles restored replacements, wear to gilding) 15¾ in. (40 cm.) wide