German porcelain twelve-part antique dessert service

£5,500

This splendid antique dessert service is notable for the delicately pierced borders that surround the central image on each individual plate.

 

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Description

This superb Dresden porcelain dessert service is comprised of seven flat plates and five presentation plates raised on four feet, of which one is larger. The centres of the plates are delicately painted with seventeenth-century style horseback battle scenes, surrounded by dark blue pierced borders with parcel gilt decorations.

The plates have porcelain marks to the reverse.

Seven flat plates: Height 2cm, diameter 22cm
Four raised plates: Height 6.5cm, diameter 25cm
Larger raised plate: Height 10cm, diameter 25cm

Details

Country of Origin
German
Date of Manufacture
c. 1880
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Animal / Animalier, Equestrian / Horses, Militaria / Military
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Blue, Gold, Multi-coloured, White

Dimensions

Height
10 cm / 3.9 inches
Diameter
25 cm / 9.8 inches

Reference:
9151

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