A porcelain basket and a box with cover, Meissen, 1860 - 1924 Porcelain, colorfully painted, partially painted gold. Cover box with two colorfully painted cartouches with birds surrounded by flowers. Gilt stand ring and rim, the lid decorated accordingly and with leaf pommel. The inside also painted. Underside with sword mark with two grinding lines, impressed mark "14" and signet. The inside of the lid with a small chip. Measures 9 x 12 cm. Handled basket with open-worked wall in basketweave look. The upper rim decorated with sculptural flowers. Polychrome painted birds in the mirror. The underside with a sword mark. The flowers chipped. Measures 8 x 16 x 15.7 cm. Condition: II - III

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