A fine Meissen porcelain desk set, 20th century, comprising a…
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A fine Meissen porcelain desk set, 20th century, comprising a rectangular desk tray with canted corners, a paper box, blotter and two square lidded ink wells, decorated in the blue dragon pattern with iron red flaming clouds and patterned borders upon a white ground; all marked with underglaze crossed sword marks, decorators' marks and incised marks. Length 41 cm. Width 27 cm. (tray)

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  • Canted Corners - In decorative arts, especially furniture making, a canted corner refers to a technique where the corner of the piece is angled or "canted" to create a diagonal corner. This is different from a chamfered corner which is a technique where the edges of a corner are cut at an angle, creating a diagonal edge or "bevel" along the corner.

    A canted corner is typically used to add visual interest to the item. It can be found in various styles of furniture such as contemporary, Art Deco, or traditional. It is often used to create a sense of movement and dynamism in a piece.

    Canting a corner is a more complex technique than chamfering, and it is typically done by tilting the corner of a piece of furniture and then cutting the wood to match the angle. It's a technique that requires precise measurements and a good understanding of angles and geometry, and it is usually done by experienced artisans.
  • Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.

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