A Meissen porcelain soup tureen and tray, probably from the service of the Marquis d'Argenson, circa 1745-1747 | Soupière et son plateau en porcelaine de Meissen, probablement du service du marquis d'Argenson, vers 1745-1747

A Meissen porcelain soup tureen and tray, probably from the service of the Marquis d'Argenson, circa 1745-1747

à côtes et légers reliefs Gotzkowsky, à décor polychrome de fleurs, la bordure à décor de vannerie or ; la prise figurant un citron agrémenté de chou-fleur, asperges et champignons ; marque bleue aux deux épées croisées sous couverte (traces d'usure sur le plateau)
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Tureen: Height 9 3/4 in, diam 9 3/4 in; Plate: Height 2 2/3 in, diam 15 3/4 in ; Soupière: Haut. 25 cm; diam. 25 cm; Plateau: Haut. 7 cm, diam. 40 cm
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Soupière et son plateau en porcelaine de Meissen, probablement du service du marquis d'Argenson, vers 1745-1747

with Gotzkowsky ribs and light reliefs, with polychrome decoration of flowers, the border with gold wickerwork decoration; the handle showing a lemon with cauliflower, asparagus and mushrooms; blue mark with two crossed swords under the cover (traces of wear on the plate)
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Condition Report:
The illustrations are accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor dents and scratches due to age and use.
Plate: as visible on the illustrations the surface is rubbed with gray dots on exposed areas. A small chip aground the border
Cover: three leaves with a chip, the lemon flower is incomplete and another one is restored. The insect above the mushroom is incomplete. Another insect is incomplete on the lemon flower.

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