GERMAN MEISSEN PORCELAIN LARGE TEA KETTLE AND WARMER STAND, comprising a globular teapot, the cover with a chain at the hole, and with pear-formed knop, the body with branch-molded spout and handle painted with green and blue flowers. The handle attached to the body with cornucopia-shaped supports and rococo-shield-shaped ormolu mounts screwed into the kettle body. The stand, of triangular, scroll-footed form, with an open front for the brazier and reticulated sides formed as rococo-shaped panels of trellis, with flower-encrusted legs and edges, leading to the upper edges, painted with tiny florettes. Gilt bands to rims, mouth of teapot and edges, throughout. Underglaze blue crossed sword marks to both. Mid-19th century. The kettle body 8 1/2" HOA, the stand, 5" HOA.

Provenance: Property of a New York private collection.

The body in very good, undamaged condition, with minor wear to gilding. The ormolu mount sheared off of the screw body on one side. The base with typical chips to flowers, and a few larger chips to same.