Green Scenic Bruehlsches Allerlei Plate

This is a superb plate made by Meissen in the mid 18th century. A really nice and early version of this rim design plus a superb scene in the center. Possibly from the royal green Watteau service or possiblyfrom the original service designed for Heinrich Count of Brühl around 1742 and thus known as the Brühlsches Allerlei . One much more often sees a plate with this design from later periods but to have one from this very early period is a treat! A very stunning plate that has a large hand painted Watteau style scene in the center in mostly green tones with some white, black and flesh tones. It includes a gentleman next to a lady that is using a spinning wheel. Look at the fantastic detail fo the spinning wheel! And off course there is the very fancy reticulated rim with lots of flowers and gold highlights. Each reticulated area is different with three that are more plain with just a touch of gilding and three more that are in the shape of a floral arrangement with each flower hand painted perfectly! Gold trim to the very edge. It is a stunning look! The same Count is also responsible for the more famous Swan service - he has some crazy taste and money! The Bruehlsches Allerlei design is one of the nicest rim designs one can own by Meissen and a personal favorite of mine! The plate is in great condition with some wear to the gilding - especially the very edge and a spot that looks like a hairline in the reticulated section but it is only superficial and likely a cut which happens since they cut out each of the holes individually! It displays perfectly and is a real beauty! It is marked with the under glaze blue crossed swords mark and the usual impressed / incised numbers one finds on Meissen of this period as shown. The plate is 1.5 inches tall and 9.75 inches in diameter which is a very nice size. Please email me for more information or other pictures.