18th Century Meissen Floral Pattern Butter Boat

Description

Heading: Meissen porcelain butter boat
Date: Mid 18th century
Marks: Meissen crossed swords
Origin: Germany
Colour: Polychrome
Features: Twig handle. Floral decoration
Size: 4.1cm tall and 12.7cm in diameter
Condition: Nibble to the rim. wear to the base from use
Restoration: None
Weight: 120 grams

We have been advised that this is 1740-50 by an establish collector with whom we have taken counsel. A very similar example was also sold by Bonhams.

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/17201/lot/518/