Magnificent Meissen coffee pot with trade scenes.

Pear-shaped body on a round pedestal, with twisted handles turned to the side and a short, pointed spout. Round lid with a gilded movable button in the center. On both sides of the body are passively curved reserves in the form of foliage and stylized trim with a favored and openwork pattern, as well as an iron-red spotted background, 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 over incoming goods, among barrels and tied packages. On a white background are branches of Indian flowers, including chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, partly with small insects. The periphery and spout are decorated with a golden vine ornament. The lid features a corresponding harbor scene around a double red line. A fine painted faience coffee mug depicting Kaufmann scenes and Indian flowers. Faience ribbons and Böttger luster. Gold number 85. Minimal chips; crossed swords mark. Height 19 cm. See Vark Collection catalog, illustrations 386, 410. Magnificent porcelain coffee mug with exquisite painted work in the Kaufmann style and depiction of Indian flowers. Scroll cartouches and Böttger luster. Gold number 85. Minor chips. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Circa 1735.