Meissen Porcelain Cobalt & Gilt Compote, ca. 1900,

The dish with molded oak leaves decorated with a deep cobalt glaze and hand-painted gilt highlights; raised on a circular foot and standard also with foliate and rosette design. The underside of base bearing the crossed sword mark above "29." and with an impressed "17." The underside of the top also with underglaze marks (difficult to decipher).

4 7/8" x 9.5" diamter

The top has been affixed to the standard with an unknown adhesive, some minor wear to gilding.

$200 - 400