Coffee-pot

Meissen, Germany, ca. 1840

Glazed and painted porcelain.

H: 24.5 cm

Markings: Swords in blue

UMP 7704

Baroque form with a relief spout and sculpted wishbone handle. This model was created in 1735. A lemon and poppy pod finial forms the handle of the lid. Decorated with a composition of vibrantly coloured German flowers and gilding. The lid and edges are decorated with a raised band of basketweave pattern called “Altozierrelief”.