A Meissen Porcelain Box and Cover of Peach Form c1755

Description

Heading : A Meissen Porcelain Box and Cover of Peach Form
Date : Circa 1750-1760
Period : Augustus III
Marks :Underglaze blue narrow crossed swords
Origin :Meissen. Saxony. Germany
Colour :Polychrome and gilt
Pattern :Scattered ‘deutsche Blumen’
Features :The Cover with applied stalk and flowerhead handle
Condition :Small shallow chip to base top rim. some wear to enamel decoration
Restoration :None
Dimensions : Length 11cm. width 9cm. height 10cm to top of handle
Weight : 235 grams