
Pair MEISSEN Porcelain Salt Dishes 18thc
Description
This is a beautiful pair of Meissen style salt dishes in the late 18th century manner. This pair are masterfully crafted in fine porcelain, hand-painted with gilded highlights to emphasise their importance. There is no mistaking their superior quality and unique design, which is certain to make them a talking point at your dining table. Not to mention adding a very special something to your display collection. The dishes were a symbol of wealth at the time due to the luxury of being able to afford salt as a seasoning in the period in which they are based. Each dish features a figure sitting holding the dish, smartly dressed in clothes of the period. One is female, the other male. The gilding features along the rim of the dishes and in detailing on the figures and bases.RA_631
Condition
MINT
Buyer's Premium
18%
Pair MEISSEN Porcelain Salt Dishes 18thc
Estimate $7,200-$9,600
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