Lot 278 , Two Meissen figural scent bottles, late 19th century, 8cm.

Two Meissen figural scent bottles, late 19th century, the larger example modelled as lady with an apron of flowers, standing by a tree stump, the stopper modelled as a jardiniere of flowers, underglaze blue crossed swords mark and incised model no.F69, 18.5cm., the smaller scent bottle modelled as a courting couple, a dog and a sheep around a tree stump, underglaze blue crossed swords mark and impressed no's. 167?, 8cm.
Estimate £300-400

The largest figural scent bottle has typcical small chip losses to the flowers and leaves encrusted on her hands and apron and to the finial of the stopper otherwise good condition
Smaller figural bottle has a chip loss to the end of a leaf on the stopper, both the stopper and mouth are gilt metal mounted looks original, minor glaze fault to the edge of the foot otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £360