A rare souvenir-plate "Emperor William I. in the Franco-German war 1870/71"
Lot-No. 608
Proceeds : 2.000 €
Meissen, end of 19th cent. In the centre a very fine painting with battle scene: An infantryman is presenting the French tricolore to the Prussian king and later Emperor Wilhelm I. as a symbol of victory. The slightly waved rim with rich relief and gold-decoration. On the rim a border with 4 painting reserves and 4 heraldic cartouches. The paintings showing scenes from the war. The 4 cartouches with the coat of arms of the 4 involved German kingdoms (Prussia, Bavaria, Saxonia and Wurttemberg). Crossed swords in u"glaze blue with pommel and incised "117". Diam. 24 cm.
A rare souvenir-plate "Emperor William I. in the Franco-German war 1870/71"
A rare souvenir-plate "Emperor William I. in the Franco-German war 1870/71"
Lot-No. 608
Proceeds : 2.000 €
Meissen, end of 19th cent. In the centre a very fine painting with battle scene: An infantryman is presenting the French tricolore to the Prussian king and later Emperor Wilhelm I. as a symbol of victory. The slightly waved rim with rich relief and gold-decoration. On the rim a border with 4 painting reserves and 4 heraldic cartouches. The paintings showing scenes from the war. The 4 cartouches with the coat of arms of the 4 involved German kingdoms (Prussia, Bavaria, Saxonia and Wurttemberg). Crossed swords in u"glaze blue with pommel and incised "117". Diam. 24 cm.