Waddington's

Decorative Arts Auction

June 17, 2014

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LOT 181

Lot 181

Meissen Oval Covered Soup Tureen, 20th century

Meissen Oval Covered Soup Tureen, 20th century
Lot 181 Details
Meissen Oval Covered Soup Tureen, 20th century

moulded with curved flutes and paneled borders and applied with gilt scroll and shell handles at the ends, the cover with a putto and cornucopia finial, painted with colourful arrangements of vegetables and flowering herbs and dentil borders in gilt
length 14.7" — 37.4 cm.
impressed and painted numerals in red, crossed swords mark in underglaze blue

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $1,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Tiny chip to one petal of applied flower on cover is not significant; otherwise substantially in good condition

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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