A Meissen beaker with dragon and knot decor. - image-1

Lot 653 Dα

A Meissen beaker with dragon and knot decor.

Auction 1039 - overview Cologne
14.11.2014, 14:30 - Porcelain, Ceramics, and Furniture
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.364 € (incl. premium)

A Meissen beaker with dragon and knot decor.

Blue crossed swords mark. A firing crack to the base, minor wear to the brown rim. H 7 cm.
Ca. 1731 - 39.

Literature

According to Rückert (1966, p. 93) the decor was first recorded in the manufactory's price list as of 1731. The service with the red dragon was first sent to the royal silver cabinet in 1734. Further deliveries are known to have occurred in 1736 and 1739.