Creator(s): Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage

About this object

The cake stand has two tiers. The decoration is blue stylized flowers on a white ground. The pedestal base is twirled and has a knop in the center. The two tiers have a basket weave reticulated border. On the top of this one is a boy in 18th century costume holding a wreath.

Made from:

Hard-paste porcelain

Made in:

Meissen, Germany

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

44.5 cm (17 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

26.178.1

Class:

CERAMICS

Signature marks:

MARK underneath in underglaze blue: crossed swords, 6, 50; impressed: 21

Credit line:

Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1975