Pair of Very Fine Meissen Dot Period Pierced Baskets 1763-1774

Description

Heading : Pair of Meissen dot period pierced baskets
Date : 1763-1774
Period : Frederick Augustus I
Marks : Crossed swords in underglaze blue with dot between the hilts 
Origin : Meissen. Saxony
Colour : White ground with polychrome decoration
Pattern : Decorated with pierced scrollwork with applied bouquets of flowers suspended from blue ribbons at both ends and further floral bouquets on the flanks. Bouquets of polychrome flowers within the centre

Features: Gilded rococo scrolls and reticulation 
Condition : Excellent. very minor wear to the gilding and enameling.
Restoration : None 
Dimensions : 20.5cm length. 15.4cm width. 9.5cm height
Weight : 876 grams