Template:Did you know nominations/Swan Service


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The result was: promoted by PFHLai (talk) 05:13, 20 January 2016 (UTC)

Swan Service

 * ... that pieces from the Meissen porcelain Swan Service of over 2,000 pieces (1737-1742, example pictured) were used for clay pigeon shooting by the Red Army?


 * Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Monarchies in Africa

Created by Furius (talk) and Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 21:00, 11 January 2016 (UTC).


 * ALT1 ... that 2015 auction prices for pieces from the Meissen porcelain Swan Service of 1737-1742 (example pictured) include £31,250 for a teacup and saucer and £15,000 for a saucer? Johnbod (talk) 15:36, 13 January 2016 (UTC)


 * Symbol confirmed.svg New article. Long enough, well sourced. Earwig's Copyvio Detector: violation unlikely. QPQ checked. DYK posted by due date. The original hook, and just posted ALT1, are both interesting, neutral and supported by Bonhams' source. ALT1 is more hooky. Image is freely licensed. @Furius and @Johnbod: This is an interesting collector art article. Ms Sarah Welch (talk) 15:49, 13 January 2016 (UTC)