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Pair of gilt metal gueridons with Meissen porcelain tops

Creator: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of gilt metal gueridons with Meissen porcelain tops
Porcelain: German, 19th Century
Ormolu: French, 20th Century
Height 60cm, diameter 34.5cm

This pair of beautiful gueridons features Meissen porcelain tops and gilt metal frames. The Meissen porcelain chargers are mounted in the upper table surface and feature exceptionally beautifully executed vibrant floral designs in the Rococo style. Both are marked for the Meissen manufactory with blue crossed swords mark in underglaze on the reverse.
The gueridon frames are French, early 20th century and the legs on the tripod base terminate in intricately cast lion paw feet. Together, the Meissen porcelain tops and the gilt metal frames form a rare and beautiful decorative pair.

Artist/ Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, Gilt Metal.
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5701
Incollect Reference #:	639751

Dimensions

H.	23.62 in;	Diam.	13.58 in;
H.	60 cm;	Diam.	34.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.