Three Piece Meissen Porcelain Palanquin Group, Shirley Temple Provenance

German, late 19th/early 20th century, "Sanfte" and two "Sanftentrager" or "Palanquin" and two "Palanquin Bearers", crossed swords mark to bases, numbered "2243" and "2163" respectively to bases, largest 4-1/2 x 1-7/8 x 1/2 in.

Provenance: (label) Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, "The Personal Collection of Shirley Temple Black," December 6, 2016 Lot 63062 for $3,000; Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina