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Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern
Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern

Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Classic Blue Onion, Meissen Pattern, comprising: 24 dinner plates, 9.5" diameter 12 soup bowls, 8.5

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Chinoiserie Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique 18c Meissen Vergissmeinnicht Pattern Porcelain Plates with Flowers
Pair Antique 18c Meissen Vergissmeinnicht Pattern Porcelain Plates with Flowers

Pair Antique 18c Meissen Vergissmeinnicht Pattern Porcelain Plates with Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique Vergiss Meinnicht (Forget-me-not) pattern plates. By the Royal Meissen

Category

18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

an itemized list of specific condition details for each plate. Maker: Meissen Pattern: Old Ozier

Category

1760s German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Neu Brandenstein Gravy or Sauce Boat
Antique Meissen Neu Brandenstein Gravy or Sauce Boat

Antique Meissen Neu Brandenstein Gravy or Sauce Boat

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Meissen Pattern: Neu Brandenstein Marks

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers
Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers

Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique Neuozier pattern plates. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

Category

Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Dulong Variant Molded Plates with Flowers
Pair Antique 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Dulong Variant Molded Plates with Flowers

Pair Antique 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Dulong Variant Molded Plates with Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pattern: Dulong Molded Variant Marks: Marked to the base with a blue underglaze crossed swords Meissen

Category

18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Old or Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid with Bound Wings
Old or Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid with Bound Wings

Old or Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid with Bound Wings

By Heinrich Schwabe 1, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Meissen Pattern: L 102 Marks: Marked to the

Category

Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

4 Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Frauenkopf Salt Cellars with Puce Flowers
4 Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Frauenkopf Salt Cellars with Puce Flowers

4 Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Frauenkopf Salt Cellars with Puce Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

consistent with age. Maker: Meissen Pattern: Sulkowski-type salts with Frauenköpfe Marks: Faint

Category

Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Neu Brandenstein Fish Platter & Strainer Insert
Antique Meissen Porcelain Neu Brandenstein Fish Platter & Strainer Insert

Antique Meissen Porcelain Neu Brandenstein Fish Platter & Strainer Insert

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Meissen Pattern: Neu Brandenstein Relief Marks

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

"Meissen" Bowls in Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge
"Meissen" Bowls in Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge

"Meissen" Bowls in Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Denton, TX

"Meissen" Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge on the lace style bowl very rare.

Category

Early 20th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer
Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer

Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a hand painted Meissen porcelain cup and saucer. It is featuring the Rothschild pattern

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern Shoe or Slipper Paperweight
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern Shoe or Slipper Paperweight

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern Shoe or Slipper Paperweight

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A good, vintage Meissen Blue Onion (or Zwiebelmuster) pattern figural paperweight. The

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century
Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century

Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

Meissen oval platter of 55 cm wide in onion pattern, 19th century Germany, marked with the

Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Antique Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern 2 Lobed Serving Dish
Fine Antique Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern 2 Lobed Serving Dish

Fine Antique Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern 2 Lobed Serving Dish

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tustin, CA

" pattern. The Meissen painters created hybrids that resembled flora more familiar to Europeans. The whole

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Tureen and Stand, c1745
A Meissen Tureen and Stand, c1745

A Meissen Tureen and Stand, c1745

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

swords Origin : Meissen, Saxony Colour : Polychrome Pattern : Figures from the Commedia dell'arte and

Category

18th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

A very Fine Meissen Rococo Ewer, c1745
A very Fine Meissen Rococo Ewer, c1745

A very Fine Meissen Rococo Ewer, c1745

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

swords Origin : Meissen Saxony Colour : Polychrome Pattern : Floral Features : Rococo gilded decoration

Category

18th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plate, Reticulated Blue Onion, Germany
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plate, Reticulated Blue Onion, Germany

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plate, Reticulated Blue Onion, Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Andernach, DE

The outstanding historical antique Meissen's Blue Onion pattern decoration was originally created

Category

Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated

Category

Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Large Plate or Charger Hand Painted and Gilded, circa 1870
Meissen Porcelain Large Plate or Charger Hand Painted and Gilded, circa 1870

Meissen Porcelain Large Plate or Charger Hand Painted and Gilded, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful large plate or charger, with a finely hand painted pattern by the Meissen

Category

19th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Three Blue Onion Pattern Plates, Approx. 1900
Meissen, Germany, Three Blue Onion Pattern Plates, Approx. 1900

Meissen, Germany, Three Blue Onion Pattern Plates, Approx. 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates. Hand-painted. Approx. 1900. Marked. In

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Four Blue Onion patterned lunch plates in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Four Blue Onion patterned lunch plates in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Four Blue Onion patterned lunch plates in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Four Blue Onion patterned lunch plates in porcelain. Hand painted. Circa 1900

Category

Early 1900s German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large round open lace plate.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large round open lace plate.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large round open lace plate.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large round open lace plate. Hand-painted in blue

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion pattern sauce boat in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion pattern sauce boat in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion pattern sauce boat in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion pattern sauce boat. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately 1900

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately 1900

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. "Blaue Blume” porcelain plate with floral pattern. Ca. 1900–1924
Meissen. "Blaue Blume” porcelain plate with floral pattern. Ca. 1900–1924

Meissen. "Blaue Blume” porcelain plate with floral pattern. Ca. 1900–1924

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, plate, “Blaue Blume” pattern with insects. Plate from Meissen in the “Blaue Blume” pattern

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Early 20th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, three Blue Onion patterned plates in porcelain. Early 20th C.
Meissen, three Blue Onion patterned plates in porcelain. Early 20th C.

Meissen, three Blue Onion patterned plates in porcelain. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, three Blue Onion patterned plates in porcelain. Hand-painted. Early 1900s. Marked. One

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Early 1900s German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain 'Old Rich Yellow Lion' Pattern Tea and Coffee Service, c. 1900
Meissen Porcelain 'Old Rich Yellow Lion' Pattern Tea and Coffee Service, c. 1900

Meissen Porcelain 'Old Rich Yellow Lion' Pattern Tea and Coffee Service, c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

Comprising 2 coffee pots (one with glaze crack), 2 teapots, 2 creamers (1 with restoration)and 2 covered sugars (1 with restoration), 6 coffee cups and saucers, 12 tea cups (2 with c...

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Early 1900s Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion cabaret tray made of porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion cabaret tray made of porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion cabaret tray made of porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

. Dimensions: W 29.0 cm x D 23.0 cm x H 11.5 cm. The Meissen Blue Onion pattern, known as "Zwiebelmuster" in

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Early 1900s German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rare Pair Porcelain Figures Holding Birds by Kändler
Meissen Rare Pair Porcelain Figures Holding Birds by Kändler

Meissen Rare Pair Porcelain Figures Holding Birds by Kändler

By J.J. Kändler

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

figures are very finely hand painted with wonderful detail and patterning in typical Meissen style and

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19th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

18C Antique Rare Cup Saucer Chine de commande, Western Subjects Meissen Style
18C Antique Rare Cup Saucer Chine de commande, Western Subjects Meissen Style

18C Antique Rare Cup Saucer Chine de commande, Western Subjects Meissen Style

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, including the decorative pattern of scrollwork which is typical of Meissen porcelain of the period 1720-1740

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

English c. 1891-1911 Wedgwood Onion Pattern Meat Platter
English c. 1891-1911 Wedgwood Onion Pattern Meat Platter

English c. 1891-1911 Wedgwood Onion Pattern Meat Platter

By Wedgwood

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

pattern copied from the famous Meissen "Blue Onion" pattern. Good transfer lines and very good condition

Category

Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Blue and White Leaf Shaped Dish, Qianlong, Mid 18th Century
Chinese Export Blue and White Leaf Shaped Dish, Qianlong, Mid 18th Century

Chinese Export Blue and White Leaf Shaped Dish, Qianlong, Mid 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

have a Chinese porcelain piece based on a German Meissen form, copying Japanese Kakiemon pattern, made

Category

1760s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Ice Pail & Cover By Jacob Petit
19th Century Porcelain Ice Pail & Cover By Jacob Petit

19th Century Porcelain Ice Pail & Cover By Jacob Petit

By Jacob Petit

Located in Dublin, IE

Sevres vases, Meissen figurines, many patterns of English dinnerware, Chinese export porcelain and more

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Charger with Kakiemon Butterfly Pattern, c.1740
Meissen Charger with Kakiemon Butterfly Pattern, c.1740

Meissen Charger with Kakiemon Butterfly Pattern, c.1740

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Large Meissen charger, of petal-lobed rim form, painted in the Kakiemon manner with three large

Category

1740s German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, pink Onion Pattern, Gourd shaped Oil Lamps, elecrified
Meissen, pink Onion Pattern, Gourd shaped Oil Lamps, elecrified

Meissen, pink Onion Pattern, Gourd shaped Oil Lamps, elecrified

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Austin, TX

Meissen, Similar, gourd shaped base with original oil font, electrified by Brady's, in Pink Onion

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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Onion Pattern and Hand Colored Platter
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Onion Pattern and Hand Colored Platter

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Onion Pattern and Hand Colored Platter

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

This beautiful Meissen platter is also hand decorated in gold and rust overtop the glaze of the

Category

Mid-19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Dinner Plate in Three Friends Pattern
Meissen Porcelain Dinner Plate in Three Friends Pattern

Meissen Porcelain Dinner Plate in Three Friends Pattern

Located in Leeds, GB

Meissen Porcelain dinner plate, in the Kaikemon palette (a style of decoration developed in the

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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Oil Lamps
Meissen Oil Lamps

Meissen Oil Lamps

Unavailable|$2,250 / item

Meissen Oil Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

Meissen Blue Onion pattern, made from early 1700s to date. These lamps are early 1800s. On right

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19th Century German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter
Late 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter

Late 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter

By Brown Westhead Moore

Located in Pataskala, OH

maker's mark and the pattern name, MEISSEN. In addition there is an impressed mark and number. The pattern

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Jacob Petit Paire of Fragrant in Porcelaine of Paris
Jacob Petit Paire of Fragrant in Porcelaine of Paris

Jacob Petit Paire of Fragrant in Porcelaine of Paris

By Jacob Petit

Located in Madrid , ES

. His customers wanted “antique”-style china, so he made copies of Sevres vases, Meissen figurines, many

Category

Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Charger with Onion Pattern C1900
Antique Meissen Porcelain Charger with Onion Pattern C1900

Antique Meissen Porcelain Charger with Onion Pattern C1900

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Meissen Porcelain Charger with Onion Pattern C1900 Measures- 14.5"H x 14.5"W x 2.25"D This

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Lidded Cup Saucer Snowball Pattern Canaries Rose Flowers
Meissen Lidded Cup Saucer Snowball Pattern Canaries Rose Flowers

Meissen Lidded Cup Saucer Snowball Pattern Canaries Rose Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen most remarkable lidded cup with saucer made with snowball pattern. Measures / dimensions

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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Lidded Cup with Snowball Pattern and Handle Made circa 1850
Meissen Lidded Cup with Snowball Pattern and Handle Made circa 1850

Meissen Lidded Cup with Snowball Pattern and Handle Made circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen most remarkable lidded cup  Measures / dimensions: total height: 5.11 inches / 13.0 cm

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1850s German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Goblet Lidded Vase with Snowball Pattern and Snake Handles Made
Meissen Goblet Lidded Vase with Snowball Pattern and Snake Handles Made

Meissen Goblet Lidded Vase with Snowball Pattern and Snake Handles Made

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen most remarkable vase: Quite tall goblet snowball vase with round foot attached to plinth

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1850s German Rococo Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Pair Of Lidded Vases, Onion Pattern With Coral & Gold, Circa 1880
Meissen Pair Of Lidded Vases, Onion Pattern With Coral & Gold, Circa 1880

Meissen Pair Of Lidded Vases, Onion Pattern With Coral & Gold, Circa 1880

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

onion pattern underglaze with overglaze painting in coral red with gold highlights and gold edges

Category

1880s German Baroque Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century
Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century

Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meissen (German, founded 1710), circa late 19th century. A set of 4 antique Meissen blue onion

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19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Centerpiece or Fruit Bowl
Meissen Blue Onion Centerpiece or Fruit Bowl

Meissen Blue Onion Centerpiece or Fruit Bowl

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The timeless and beloved pattern by Meissen. This is an unique piece featuring hand cut pierced

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1920s German Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain 'Blue Dragon' Scalloped Dinner Plates
Meissen Porcelain 'Blue Dragon' Scalloped Dinner Plates

Meissen Porcelain 'Blue Dragon' Scalloped Dinner Plates

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of twelve scalloped porcelain dinner plates in a Blue Dragon pattern, made by Meissen in

Category

Early 20th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Meissen Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Meissen Patterns For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique meissen patterns available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and brass, all antique meissen patterns available were constructed with great care. Antique meissen patterns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique meissen patterns made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Meissen Porcelain produced beautiful antique meissen patterns that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Meissen Patterns?

Prices for antique meissen patterns start at $200 and top out at $8,350 with the average selling for $1,200.

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Questions About Antique Meissen Patterns
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