SOLD Meissen porcelain – a fine cabinet cup and saucer, c. 1840. The cup, set upon three gilt paw feet, and having an elaborate gilt handle, in the form of a serpent grasping a ring terminal, whilst rising from acanthus leaf decorated moulding. Beautifully hand painted with a scene of a recumbent dog, before an arched door, amongst rocks. The interior of the cup gilded. Set upon a deep saucer, centered by a gilt rosette, surrounded by a gilt wreath. Underglaze blue Crossed Swords marks to the underside of both items. Height of cup – 7.3 cm, 2 7/8”. Diameter – 6.1 cm, 2 3/8”. Diameter of saucer – 13.6 cm, 5 3/8”. Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.
