Large Meissen porcelain pink and magenta polychrome and parcel gilt figural centerpiece or epergne, the oblong pierced basket with scrolled rim and scalloped shell handles supported by a naturalistic, tree-trunk like column with courting male and female figures peering at each other from behind it, on a Rococo style base; applied floral decorations throughout. Blue Meissen crossed swords mark underside of base with incised numbers 2772. 19 5/8" H x 14" W x 11 3/8" D. Circa 1900. Provenance: Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Josephine Lavecchia estate, Chattanooga, TN.