#30

Extremely Rare German 18th Century Porcelain Thimble by Meissen
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$3,250
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Description
1" (3 cm.) 1/2". The porcelain thimble has incised beehive or lattice design that is interrupted by a narrow band of painted blue flowers near the crown,a painted starburst on the crown,and a painted silhouette scene in magenta around the entire base depicting ten persons in various activities along the seashore,with horse,sailing ships,birds and more accenting the scenes,and with gold painted interior. Excellent condition. Germany,Meissen,circa 1740.