A MEISSEN OVAL VEGETABLE DISH AND COVER, CIRCA 1760, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS AND DOT MARK, of bombé shape with shell handles moulded with asparagus and cauliflower, the finial as a kneeling putto holding a cornucopia spilling flowers, painted in rich colours with a loose bouquet and scattered flowers, the cover with brown line edge--10½in. wide, overall