Chicago

A Pair of Meissen Magenta-Ground Scenic Porcelain Teacups and Saucers 

Circa 1740

each bearing crossed swords in underglaze blue and gilt 3t to the underside. 
Height of teacups 3 inches; diameter of saucers 5 1/4 inches.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Cups and saucers in overall stable, attractive condition. One of the saucers with a very small flat flake to interior of foot rim. One cup with a few very small fleabites to footrim, none of which would be visible when cup is resting on a flat surface. The other cup with an area of darker/thicker magenta ground along lip rim, appears to be from production as area does not fluoresce under UV light. Further examination under UV light shows a professionally restored break and reattachment to the handle of this cup. Other cup and two saucers do not exhibit signs of restoration under UV light. Additional images available upon request. 

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