Meissen porcelain soup tureen and tray, probably from the service of the Marquis d'Argenson, with Gotzkowsky ribs and slight reliefs, polychrome floral decoration, the rim decorated with gold wickerwork; the handle depicts a lemon embellished with cauliflower, asparagus and mushrooms. Blue mark with two crossed swords under glaze (traces of wear and chips on the tray, missing lid). Circa 1745-1747. Height 26 cm - Tray diameter : 40 cm Provenance : Château de Verteuil, former property of the La Rochefoucauld family. Appraised by Mr. Cyrille FROISSART.