Pair of Meissen Porcelain Ice-Pails, 18th Century

Matching pair of antique Meissen porcelain ice pails (glacieres / fruit coolers), dating to the 18th Century. Each ice pail features a complete, multi-part construction meticulously designed for the historic service of luxury chilled desserts, sorbets, or ice cream. The pristine white porcelain bodies are brilliantly decorated in the iconic Deutsche Blumen (German Flowers) pattern, showcasing vibrant, hand-painted naturalistic floral bouquets dominated by pink roses, tulips, and scattered summer blossoms. The rims, scrolled side handles, and intricate double-scroll lid handles are beautifully accented with fine, hand-brushed gold gilt. Meissen backstamps. Dimensions: 9"W x 8"H Date or Era: 19th century Country of Origin: Germany Weight: 6.4 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Small chip on one tureen rim.

Estimate:£90.45

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