19th and 20th century
Comprising; a Meissen globular teapot applied with flowers, blue crossed swords mark, 10.5cm high; a Meissen blue ground cup painted with a flower panel; a Meissen basket moulded beaker painted with figure panels, 8cm high; a pair of German double salts with putti, 13cm high; four German flower tubs, 5cm to 11cm high; a Sevres style gilt-metal mounted beaker and cover, 11.5cm high; a Paris porcelain two-handled tray, 31cm wide, (12)
Estimate: | £100 - £150 |
Hammer price: | £130 |
Meissen teapot- cover lacking. Typical losses to applied flowers and leaves
Meissen blue ground cup- some wear to gilding around rim and interior
Meissen beaker- large glued chip to the rim with associated haircrack
Pair of German salts- each with repaired/restored breaks to one bowl. Some wear to the gilding.
4 flower tubs- each with chips to the flowers and leaves
Beaker and cover- restoration to the beaker
Tray- some wear
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London.
Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.