An EXTREMELY RARE Meissen VERY LARGE Armorial tureen and original cover, C. 1745. I think this comes from a recognized service, and deserves further research. Probably by looking up these Coats of Arms. It must come from a service, as it is such a grand piece. Marked with the early crossed swords mark to underside. Also, old label where it had been sold by Christies for the Byrnes Children's Trust Charity.

14 3/4 ins across and 9 3/4 ins high

CONDITION:- REMARKABLY GOOD TO BOTH PIECES. NO CHIPS, CRACKS AND NEVER RESTORED OR TOUCHED. All I can find upon really close examination is a few minor chips those leaves on the magnificent lid.

PROVENANCE:-

1. Anonymous sale, Sold by Gallerie Jurg Stuker, Berne, April 1972, lot 196..

2. A Distinguished Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain,

sale Christies, London, 8th July 2002, lot 39.

For an armorial tureen of the same form see Herrman Jedding., Meissener Porzelan des 18, jahrhunderts (Munich, 1979). p.92, no.152. An Armorial tureen of the same form was offered by Christies Geneva on 22/4/1970, lot 139, and a stand from the same service is illustrated by R. Ruckert, Meissener Porzellan (Munich, 1966). pl. 122, no 496.