A Meissen Hausmaler cream pot and matched cover. Circa 1725.

Of globular form on three paw feet, decorated in gilding in Augsburg, each side with an elaborate chinoiserie scene with figures flanked by trees and stylised rockwork on a strap and scrollwork bracket, the front with an exotic bird perched on a branch, the contemporary matched cover with similar bird vignettes, C-scroll borders to rims, 11.5cm high, indistinct lustre inscription to base (minor wear to gilding) (2). Sold for £1,080

Bonhams. Fine European Ceramics, 3 Dec 2008. New Bond Street. Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved. www.bonhams.com