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How can you tell fake Meissen?
To tell fake Meissen apart from genuine pieces, start with the maker's markings. Found on the bottom of most Meissen porcelain wares, these marks evolved over the years, and you can find images of them on the pages of trusted online resources. While counterfeiters may try to emulate these marks, they often make errors. As a result, you can often spot a fake simply by comparing the mark on your piece to online images. If you still have doubts about whether or not your piece is real, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the authentication process. Shop a diverse assortment of Meissen porcelain on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful late 19th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellen...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Louis XV Porcelain

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Porcelain

Hand Painted Meissen Porcelain Rooster Sculpture 1980s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, MI
Painted Meissen porcelain rooster sculpture. love, made in the 1980s Ø cm 15 Ø cm 8 h cm 18 Meissen porcelain is considered one of the earliest and finest examples of European porc...
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Vintage 1980s German Baroque Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vaso in Porcellana di Meissen Blu Cobalto Oro e Policromia del 1800
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, MI
Vaso in porcellana di Meissen blu cobalto, oro e policromia, realizzato nel XIX Secolo Ø cm 14 h cm 30 La porcellana di Meissen è considerata uno dei primi e più pregiati esempi di...
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Antique 1870s German Empire Vases

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Porcelain

Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century hand-painted porcelain desk accessories set by Meissen Porzellan, a prominent German porcelain manufacture. Ming Dragon pattern in...
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Mid-20th Century German Desk Sets

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Porcelain

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s Meissen porcelain cups and saucers in box with the Rich Court Dragon pattern. The six p...
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Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

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Porcelain

20th Century Meissen Coffee Cup With Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Porcelain coffee cup with saucer richly hand painted decorated with gold.
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20th Century European Porcelain

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Porcelain

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