MEISSEN OVAL VEGETABLE DISH AND COVER, CIRCA 1760, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS AND DOT MARK, of bombé form with shell handles moulded with asparagus and cauliflower, the finial as a kneeling putto holding a cornucopia spilling flowers and fruit, painted in rich colours with loose bouquets, the central bouquet on each side within a gilt rocaille-moulded cartouche, the puce feathered borders enriched in gilt--10 1/8in. wide, overall