Meissen "Red Dragon" Plate From The Eagles Nest

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Meissen "Red Dragon" Plate From The Eagles Nest

A small Meissen saucer from Hitler's "Eagle's Nest" in Berchtesgaden. The reverse of the saucer has a tag on it with "This Meissen Plate was brought from Hitler's Eagle Nest at Berchtesgarten by Henry J. Taylor, War Correspondent. He was the first American to enter the Eagle's Nest during World War II." The saucer hung on the wall in General McNarney's home for many years, and is mentioned as described in his inventory. The label is in Mrs. McNarney's handwriting. The saucer is in the Meissen "Red Dragon" pattern with two red dragons around the outside of the plate, and a gold rim. The plate has a wire plate hanger on it. Size: 6 inches across. Provenance: Estate of General Joseph McNarney. Processing and shipping in the Continental United States is $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Provenance:The Estate of General Joseph T. McNarney

Condition:

Condition is excellent. The label on the reverse covers the Meissen marks.

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Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$344

11/03/2022

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FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OF DISTINGUISHED WWII GENERALS McAULLIFE and McNARNEY: A signature auction by Steven Crain and Associates.

Meissen "Red Dragon" Plate From The Eagles Nest