Potpourri lidded vase, Meissen, Knauff-Schwerter, mark 1850-1924, 1st choice, designed by Michel Victor Acier in 1775-1777, model no. F26, On round stand oval body with side handles in the shape of twisting pairs of snakes. Polychrome painting on both sides, gallant couple after Watteau on the front, floral bouquet on verso, lid with openwork gallery over oak leaf wreath, lid knob restored in the form of a bow, cobalt blue background, strong ornamental gilding, h. 26 cm, Lit. Bergmann, Meissen Figuren A 1 - Z 99, Supplementary Volumes I and II, p. 120.