A rare Meissen porcelain sugar box with purple ground and water landscapes

A rare Meissen porcelain sugar box with purple ground and water landscapes Octagonal model, the original cover slightly domed, with a baluster finial. Within two large and two small quatrefoil reserves, finely painted merchant scenes. Large blue crossed swords mark on unglazed base, gold 29. (to box and cover). Very minor losses to the purple pigment in the corners. Height with cover 10.5 cm, diameter 11 cm. Around 1740, decor by the workshop of Johann Gregorius Hoeroldt.

Estimate:£2,511.55

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