Magnificent Meissen coffee pot with trading scenes.

A pear-shaped body on a round pedestal, with twisted handles curled to the side and a short, pointed spout. A round lid with a gilded movable knob at the center. On both sides of the body are passively curved reserves in the form of foliage and stylized trim with a favored and lacy pattern, as well as a spotted background painted in iron-red, surrounded by rococo in purple and iron-red. Inside them are various so-called "Kaufmann" scenes. In expansive river landscapes with ships on multi-tiered masts and architectural decorations, merchants stand and negotiate incoming goods among barrels and bound packages. On a white background, there are branches of Indian flowers of chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, partly with small insects. The periphery and spout are decorated with a golden grapevine ornament. The lid features a corresponding harbor scene around a double red line. A beautiful painted faience coffee mug depicting Kaufmann scenes and Indian flowers. Faience bands and Böttger's luster. Gold number 85. Minimal chips; mark of crossed swords. Height 19 cm. See Varka Collection catalog, illustrations 386, 410. A magnificent porcelain coffee mug with exquisite painted work in the Kaufmann style and depiction of Indian flowers. Scrollwork cartouches and Böttger's luster. Gold number 85. Minor chips. Mark of crossed swords. Meissen. Circa 1735.