A Meissen (K.P.M.) ribbed globular teapot and cover, circa 1723, blue K.P.M. mark

Lot 17. Painted by J.G. Höroldt with Oriental figures standing among plants or by a fence, a vase and rockwork, one figure letting squirrels out of her apron, divided by four gilt fluted divisions between gilt band borders, with a moulded scroll handle and curved spout with faceted lower parts, the domed cover with alternate panels of indianische Blumen and a hut on a river island similarly divided by gilt flutes above an iron-red scroll border (small restored chip to tip of spout). 4¾ in. (12.1 cm.) high - Estimate: £10,000-15,000

Provenance : Anon., sale Christie's London, 28th March 1977, lot 10.

Christie's. A Highly Important Private Collection of Meissen & Other Continental Ceramics. 11 December 2007, 2:30 pm. 8 King Street, St. James's, London