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Meissen, Germany. Porcelain serving dish with floral decoration. Ca. 1930s
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain serving dish with floral decoration. Ca. 1930s

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain serving dish with floral decoration. Ca. 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of use. Marked with Meissen crossed swords, cancelled with two incised lines.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Seven porcelain plates with floral decoration. Ca. 1930s
Meissen, Germany. Seven porcelain plates with floral decoration. Ca. 1930s

Meissen, Germany. Seven porcelain plates with floral decoration. Ca. 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of use. Marked with Meissen crossed swords, cancelled with two incised lines.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Luncheon Plates, Gilt Porcelain, Germany, 1924-34
Meissen Blue Onion Luncheon Plates, Gilt Porcelain, Germany, 1924-34

Meissen Blue Onion Luncheon Plates, Gilt Porcelain, Germany, 1924-34

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Authenticity: Authentic Meissen pieces bear the famous Crossed Swords mark, often found at the foot of the bamboo stalk in the pattern.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Meissen groups of this sort are very rare and finding an original pair like this is even rarer!!!! Blue crossed swords Underglaze Meissen Mark. Germany, circa 1880 Provenance: Privat...

Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor
1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor

1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

The Meissen mark consisting of crossed swords in blue is present on the bottom.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of  A Middle East Lady
Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of  A Middle East Lady

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of A Middle East Lady

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

The porcelain is marked with the Meissen hallmark blue crossed swords below the base. The excellent details of her large big brown eyes and the serenity of her face while holding a ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century German Decorated Meissen Teapot
18th Century German Decorated Meissen Teapot

18th Century German Decorated Meissen Teapot

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Marked on underside with blue crossed swords hallmark. Provenance: Collection of Martin and Helene Schwalberg, owners of The Meissen Shop founded on June 23, 1978, on Worth Ave. in ...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Meissen’s production includes a range of decorative and functional porcelain, often marked with its signature crossed swords insignia.

Category

Antique 1840s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler
18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler

18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

There is a under glazed cobalt blue crossed sword marking on the underside of the base.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits
Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits

Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

The bottom of the vase shows the signature under-glaze blue crossed swords mark. Incised numbers: 17. Germany, circa: 1800s.

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1784 French Louis XVI Walnut Document Box with Engraved Metal Plaque
1784 French Louis XVI Walnut Document Box with Engraved Metal Plaque

1784 French Louis XVI Walnut Document Box with Engraved Metal Plaque

Located in Honolulu, HI

The lid is inset with an exceptional, original oval metal plaque dated 1784, meticulously engraved with crossed swords (sabers) and the elegant cursive inscription "Vireuse".

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Meissen, Germany. Four porcelain plates with floral decoration. Ca 1930s
Meissen, Germany. Four porcelain plates with floral decoration. Ca 1930s

Meissen, Germany. Four porcelain plates with floral decoration. Ca 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

All plates marked with Meissen crossed swords. Since the early 18th century, Meissen has been Europe’s leading porcelain manufacturer, renowned for its hand-painted decoration and t...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain salad plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Late 20th C.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain salad plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Late 20th C.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain salad plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Late 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Condition: Very good condition with light signs of use. Marked with Meissen crossed swords, cancelled with two incised lines.

Category

Late 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat with lilac floral motif. 1930s
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat with lilac floral motif. 1930s

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat with lilac floral motif. 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Condition: Perfect condition, 1st quality. Marked with Meissen crossed swords. Since the early 18th century, Meissen has been Europe’s leading porcelain manufactory, renowned for it...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain bowl with lilac floral motif. 1930s
Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain bowl with lilac floral motif. 1930s

Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain bowl with lilac floral motif. 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Condition: Very good condition, minor wear. Marked with Meissen crossed swords, cancelled with two incised lines.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Round porcelain bowl with lilac floral motif. 1930s
Meissen, Germany. Round porcelain bowl with lilac floral motif. 1930s

Meissen, Germany. Round porcelain bowl with lilac floral motif. 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Condition: Very good condition, minor wear. Marked with Meissen crossed swords, cancelled with two incised lines.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Plate, Kakiemon Style, Floral Butterfly Motif, 1961
Meissen Porcelain Plate, Kakiemon Style, Floral Butterfly Motif, 1961

Meissen Porcelain Plate, Kakiemon Style, Floral Butterfly Motif, 1961

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Meissen porcelain is recognized by its distinctive logo of two crossed swords, typically found on the bottom of its products.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Plate With Hand-Painted Floral And Gilded
Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Plate With Hand-Painted Floral And Gilded

Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Plate With Hand-Painted Floral And Gilded

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Norwood, NJ

Marked on the reverse with the iconic blue crossed swords, this piece exemplifies the quality and refinement that have defined Meissen since the early 18th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Romantic Porcelain Figurine in the Meissen Style with Gilt AccentsPrice
Vintage Romantic Porcelain Figurine in the Meissen Style with Gilt AccentsPrice

Vintage Romantic Porcelain Figurine in the Meissen Style with Gilt AccentsPrice

Located in Bochum, NRW

The underside features a classic unglazed rustic base bearing a handwritten crossed-swords style monogram with the letter "A", nodding to historic 18th-century porcelain traditions.W...

Category

Late 20th Century European Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain, monumental Bald Eagle by Otto Eduard Voigt, Pfeiffer period
Meissen Porcelain, monumental Bald Eagle by Otto Eduard Voigt, Pfeiffer period

Meissen Porcelain, monumental Bald Eagle by Otto Eduard Voigt, Pfeiffer period

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A monumental Meissen Porcelain figure of a Bald Eagle, all original by the artist, from the Pfeiffer period, blue crossed swords mark with a Dot on top, and incised painter's initia...

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

German Meissen Porcelain Swan Service Pattern Part Coffee Service, 20th Century
German Meissen Porcelain Swan Service Pattern Part Coffee Service, 20th Century

German Meissen Porcelain Swan Service Pattern Part Coffee Service, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Comprising: a milk jug with dolphin-form handle and cover with snail-form finial, a cream jug with dolphin-form handle, a sugar bowl and cover with snail-form finial, 6 demitasse cup...

Category

20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy with baskets of grapes. Early 20th C
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy with baskets of grapes. Early 20th C

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy with baskets of grapes. Early 20th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Produced in first quality porcelain and marked with the Meissen crossed swords. Origin: Germany. Material: Porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders
Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders

Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Each candleholder finely detailed to the centre with an image of playing cards to one side and crest on the reverses, each image contained within a gilt circle, further enhanced with...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces
Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces

Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The signature logo, the crossed swords, was introduced in 1720 to protect its production; the mark of the crossed swords is one of the oldest trademarks in existence.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Meissen. 3 porcelain salad plates with “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.
Meissen. 3 porcelain salad plates with “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.

Meissen. 3 porcelain salad plates with “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

First factory quality. Marked with Meissen crossed swords in underglaze blue. The “Blue Onion” pattern is one of Meissen’s most iconic designs, developed in the mid-18th century and...

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain soup plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain soup plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain soup plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Condition: Excellent condition. Marked with Meissen crossed swords, cancelled with two incised lines.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 3 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 3 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 3 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Condition: Excellent condition. Marked with Meissen crossed swords in underglaze blue. 1st quality. The “Blue Onion” pattern is one of Meissen’s most iconic designs, created in the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 6 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 6 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 6 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Condition: Excellent condition ( marked with Meissen crossed swords with two incised lines). The famous “Blue Onion” pattern by Meissen was introduced in 1739 and remains one of the...

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelai plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelai plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelai plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Marked with Meissen’s crossed swords in underglaze blue, 2nd quality, single incised slash.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor
19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor

19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870, the antique wooden shield features a beautifully hand-painted coat of arms with two rampant lions on a central escutcheon, crossed swords, and delicate ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Sévres Bleu Celeste Porcelain Jewelry Casket with Gold Ormolu Details
Antique Sévres Bleu Celeste Porcelain Jewelry Casket with Gold Ormolu Details

Antique Sévres Bleu Celeste Porcelain Jewelry Casket with Gold Ormolu Details

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Toronto, ON

Whether displayed on a vanity or curated among other collectibles, this jewelry casket is a timeless heirloom that captures the elegance of the period. Bears the crossed sword Sévres...

Category

Early 20th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Meissen Porcelain Bacchus and Attendants Figural Group
Meissen Porcelain Bacchus and Attendants Figural Group

Meissen Porcelain Bacchus and Attendants Figural Group

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bradenton, FL

An excellent example of Meissen skill and artistry. Underside features crossed swords mark, incised ''C35X" and stamped ''57''.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Coffee Can, Hand Painted all Gilded Pattern 238, c. 1805
Minton Porcelain Coffee Can, Hand Painted all Gilded Pattern 238, c. 1805

Minton Porcelain Coffee Can, Hand Painted all Gilded Pattern 238, c. 1805

By Minton

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This piece is marked to the base with Minton's crossed swords and pattern number 238 to the base, hand painted in cobalt blue.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy squeezing grapes. Early 20th C.
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy squeezing grapes. Early 20th C.

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy squeezing grapes. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Produced in first quality porcelain and marked with the Meissen crossed swords. Origin: Germany. Material: Porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy with basket of grapes. Early 20th C.
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy with basket of grapes. Early 20th C.

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy with basket of grapes. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Produced in first quality porcelain and marked with the Meissen crossed swords. Origin: Germany. Material: Porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Gilt Metal Gueridons with Meissen Porcelain Tops
Pair of Gilt Metal Gueridons with Meissen Porcelain Tops

Pair of Gilt Metal Gueridons with Meissen Porcelain Tops

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Both are marked for the Meissen manufactory with blue crossed swords mark in underglaze on the reverse.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Gueridon

Materials

Metal

Meißen Manufactory, Espresso Set with Silhouette Portrait Richard Wagner
Meißen Manufactory, Espresso Set with Silhouette Portrait Richard Wagner

Meißen Manufactory, Espresso Set with Silhouette Portrait Richard Wagner

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Epfach, DE

Each Item is marked on the underside with the crossed swords of the Meissen Manufactory and will be delivered in its original gift box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Wall Sconces by Meissen
Pair of Porcelain Wall Sconces by Meissen

Pair of Porcelain Wall Sconces by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The back plate of each sconce is signed, underglaze, with blue crossed swords—the signature of Meissen.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair German Dresden Meissen Still Life Flowers Cabinet Leaf Form Plates
Antique Pair German Dresden Meissen Still Life Flowers Cabinet Leaf Form Plates

Antique Pair German Dresden Meissen Still Life Flowers Cabinet Leaf Form Plates

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Condition: Exceptional condition for such early pieces, with no losses, very light evidence of wear to gilding. Crossed swords marks in underglaze blue, impressed numerals on each ve...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Strut Mantel Clock
Meissen Porcelain Strut Mantel Clock

Meissen Porcelain Strut Mantel Clock

By Howell James & Co.

Located in Norwich, GB

(The back of the case at 12 o’clock carrying the crossed swords mark for Meissen in a blue underglaze).

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Meissen Porcelain Plates with Putti and Heavenly Scenes
Set of Twelve Meissen Porcelain Plates with Putti and Heavenly Scenes

Set of Twelve Meissen Porcelain Plates with Putti and Heavenly Scenes

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

The backs of each plate have the signature underglazed blue-crossed swords mark. Germany, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s German Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Double-Cornucopia Floral Porcelain Vase with Cherubs
Meissen Double-Cornucopia Floral Porcelain Vase with Cherubs

Meissen Double-Cornucopia Floral Porcelain Vase with Cherubs

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A curious piece, and a rare design from Meissen, it features the distinctive blue crossed swords mark in underglaze to the base.

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons
Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons

Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Each of the four plaques is set in a gilt frame, and each are marked to the reverse with the blue crossed sword marks of the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Metal

18th Century Meissen Figurines of the Four Seasons
18th Century Meissen Figurines of the Four Seasons

18th Century Meissen Figurines of the Four Seasons

Located in New Orleans, LA

Winter lies below spring, warming their hands over a cheery fire and clothed in a blue CAP and red robe trimmed in gold. The crossed swords mark indicating the pieces as Meissen is f...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurine “Armor unter dem Pantoffel” Cupid with Slipper, 19th Century
Meissen Figurine “Armor unter dem Pantoffel” Cupid with Slipper, 19th Century

Meissen Figurine “Armor unter dem Pantoffel” Cupid with Slipper, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

The underside bears the iconic Meissen crossed swords mark (1st choice), painted in underglaze blue, along with impressed and incised numbers typical for the "Knauf-Zeit" Meissen pro...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Covered Dresser Box with Deutsche Blumen Decoration
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Covered Dresser Box with Deutsche Blumen Decoration

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Covered Dresser Box with Deutsche Blumen Decoration

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maker: Meissen Marks: Marked to the base with a blue underglaze crossed swords Meissen maker's mark. Measurements: Length: ca. 3 3/4 in.

Category

20th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Meissen Porcelain Openwork Filigree Centerpiece w/ Raised Flowers 19C
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Openwork Filigree Centerpiece w/ Raised Flowers 19C

Monumental Meissen Porcelain Openwork Filigree Centerpiece w/ Raised Flowers 19C

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

The bottom consists of underglaze blue crossed swords mark, which is the signature mark of Meissen Porcelain.

Category

Antique 1870s German Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Cross Swords For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of cross swords available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, all cross swords available were constructed with great care. Cross swords have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Cross swords are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Baroque and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many cross swords are appealing in their simplicity, but Maitland Smith and Meissen Porcelain produced popular cross swords that are worth a look.

How Much are Cross Swords?

Prices for cross swords start at $433 and top out at $5,450 with the average selling for $1,658.