Meissen Porcelain Ewer, Silver-gilt Mount, Circa 1745, Modeled By J.g. Ehder

A rare and very fine early Meissen, silver-gilt-mounted covered ewer, modelled by J.G.Ehder, of slender baluster shape, moulded in low relief ozier basket weave, decorated with flowers and sprays of Holzschnitt Blumen, the scroll handle with a frauenkopf upper thumb piece modelled as a maiden looking to one side, the similarly moulded and decorated cover with a rococo gilded scroll finial.

23.5cm (9.25in) high

The shape is that of the most fashionable French silver of the period and the mounts most likely by Eloy Brichard, of Paris. The Taxa report for Ehder’s work for July 1745 includes, “newly modelled in clay 1 handle with a woman’s head and ornament to an ewer”.

Marks: Blue crossed swords mark in underglaze blue. French retailer’s label.

Condition: Gilding worn from silver-gilt mounts. To the left of the spout when facing the jug, the rim is unglazed for about one-third of the way around, possibly ground to disguise a chip or to provide a better seat for the lid. Firing crack to the base rim, disguised with a painted flower (probably original). Two small (approx 5mm) and unobtrusive flat slice chips to the outside of the base rim and two minute “flea bite” chips. Two small chips to the inside of the base rim. Minute loss to the nose of the thumb piece and another to the top of the lid finial. Examined under ultraviolet light - no restoration found.

Notes: For similar see:
1. The Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain circa 1710-1750.
2. Lot 127, Christie's London, British and Continental Ceramics and Glass, sale #7259, 18 Nov 2008. (sold for £1500 GBP).

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