Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases

Product Description

A very unusual and rare pair of Meissen Schneeballen and intricately ormolu mounted potpourri vases with covers. The vases are supported by finely detailed dragons with accompanying face mask handles. There are porcelain birds decorating the vase with delicate ormolu vines throughout. Schneeballen refers to the dense pattern of porcelain flowers covering the vase. There are under glazed cobalt blue cross swords markings of Meissen on the underside of both bowls.

Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)