CIRCA 1740, TRACES OF BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

In overall in good decorative order.
With some slight surface scratching, wear to enamels and gilding and occasional small chip to extremities.
The male figure broken through neck and restored, with clear lacquer applied to his ruff.
Small break to her right thumb which has occurred at the time of manufacture.
Bow to her left sleeve restored.
Bow to her right sleeve chipped and the edges restored.
The extended corner of her apron restored.
The lower half of his right leg and shoe broken and restored.
His left shoe broken and restored.
The base heavily overpainted and possibly a part replacement.

An XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) test was carried out by The Centre for Archaeological and Forensic Analysis at Cranfield University, confirming that the enamels on this object are consistent with the published data for enamels on other Meissen porcelain dating from the first half of the 18th century.