Description:
Meissen Porcelain Bird Service, Germany, late 19th/early 20th century, gilded trim with polychrome enameled centers depicting a variety of birds, each perched on a slight tree and bordered with insects and colorful flowers, including twelve plates, dia. 9 1/2, and a deep platter with four birds, dia. 17 in.; second quality underglaze crossed swords marks.
Estimate $600-800
Plates: Each with slight gilt rim wear; seven plates with areas of gilt rim retouched; one plate with patch of glaze loss to bird; one plate with rim restoration.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
GermanyStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.