Pair of magnificent lidded cups with scroll decoration by Meissen by Meissen On saucers. Moulded shape with ear handles. The outer walls with so-called snowball decoration consisting of small, embossed flowers covering the entire surface, surrounded by sculptural flower and leaf tendrils, some with canaries sitting on the sides. Scattered flowers in the centre. Polychrome painting with gold decoration. Designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler. Remainder; crossed swords mark. Total h. 13.5 cm. D. 14 cm. Cf. Jedding, Meissener Porzellan des 19. und 20. Jhs., no. 55, p. 66. A pair of splendid cups and saucers with "Schneeballen" decor. Restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. 2nd half of the 19th century.