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Meissen Porcelain Teapot

Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection
Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection

Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

An early Meissen porcelain teapot made circa 1715, decorated by a Dutch hausmaler circa 1730-1740.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

c.1735-40 An Exceptional Meissen Teapot, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Trading Scene
c.1735-40 An Exceptional Meissen Teapot, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Trading Scene

c.1735-40 An Exceptional Meissen Teapot, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Trading Scene

$6,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.14 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

c.1735-40 An Exceptional Meissen Teapot, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Trading Scene

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Skien, NO

An Important Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot, Ca. 1735-40: Finely Painted with Chinoiserie Trading Scenes and Gilt Decoration An exceptional and important early Meissen porcelain tea...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Wallendorf German Porcelain East Frisian Rose Teapot
Antique 18th Century Wallendorf German Porcelain East Frisian Rose Teapot

Antique 18th Century Wallendorf German Porcelain East Frisian Rose Teapot

By Wallendorf, Furstenberg Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain, Höchst Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 18th century German porcelain teapot. By Wallendorf. In the East Frisian Rose pattern. The lid set with a chain link connector. Marked to the base. Simply wonderf...

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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

18th Century German Decorated Meissen Teapot

$4,000

H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 4 in

18th Century German Decorated Meissen Teapot

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Meissen teapot decorated with countryside and riverside scenes populated by traveling figures and framed by raised and gilt foliage designs against a pastel green background embellis...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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19th Century Meissen Blue and White Teapot and Cream Jug
19th Century Meissen Blue and White Teapot and Cream Jug

19th Century Meissen Blue and White Teapot and Cream Jug

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H 4.14 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Meissen Blue and White Teapot and Cream Jug

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Nibbles to base of teapot. Cream jug very good Delicate pair of 19th century Meissen blue and white porcelain.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 'Saxe' Porcelain Teapot, circa 1728-1730
Meissen 'Saxe' Porcelain Teapot, circa 1728-1730

Meissen 'Saxe' Porcelain Teapot, circa 1728-1730

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H 4.26 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Meissen 'Saxe' Porcelain Teapot, circa 1728-1730

By Adam Friedrich von Löwenfinck

Located in Paris, FR

A Meissen (Saxe) porcelain teapot with polychrome Kakiemon decoration of flowers and foliage.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Porcelain Teapot c1765
A Meissen Porcelain Teapot c1765

A Meissen Porcelain Teapot c1765

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H 4.34 in Dm 6.7 in

A Meissen Porcelain Teapot c1765

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

The decoration dictates that this ws made at the latter end of this date range Heading : A Meissen Porcelain Teapot Date : c1765 Marks : Straight crossed swords with slanted pommel...

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Antique 1760s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Teapot with Hand-Painted Decoration, 19th C
Antique Meissen Porcelain Teapot with Hand-Painted Decoration, 19th C

Antique Meissen Porcelain Teapot with Hand-Painted Decoration, 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen porcelain teapot with hand-painted gold decoration, flowers and insects. 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Teapot in Hand Painted Porcelain
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Teapot in Hand Painted Porcelain

Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Teapot in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" teapot in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1940s
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen green Ivy Vine teapot in hand-painted porcelain.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Red Flowers, 19th C
Antique Meissen Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Red Flowers, 19th C

Antique Meissen Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Red Flowers, 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen teapot in hand-painted porcelain with red flowers and gold decoration. 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, teapot with swan-shaped handle.
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, teapot with swan-shaped handle.

Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, teapot with swan-shaped handle.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, teapot with swan-shaped handle. Hand-painted. Approximately 1930. Marked. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Appears unused. Dimensions: ...

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Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Green Ivy Vine, small teapot with flower knob lid.
Meissen Green Ivy Vine, small teapot with flower knob lid.

Meissen Green Ivy Vine, small teapot with flower knob lid.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Green Ivy Vine, small teapot with flower knob lid. Approximately from the 1930s. Marked. Excellent condition. Third factory quality. Dimensions: H 10.5 cm x D 17.5 cm includi...

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Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Art Deco teapot decorated with coral red trim.
Meissen, Germany. Art Deco teapot decorated with coral red trim.

Meissen, Germany. Art Deco teapot decorated with coral red trim.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Art Deco teapot in porcelain decorated with coral red trim.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Antique Teapot with Colourful Floral Decorations and Gold 19th Century
Meissen, Antique Teapot with Colourful Floral Decorations and Gold 19th Century

Meissen, Antique Teapot with Colourful Floral Decorations and Gold 19th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, antique teapot with colourful floral decorations and gold. 19th century. hand painted in Chinese style. First factory quality. Marked. In excellent condition, lid missi...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf, Teapot, Sugar Bowl, Cream Jug and Serving Tray
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf, Teapot, Sugar Bowl, Cream Jug and Serving Tray

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf, Teapot, Sugar Bowl, Cream Jug and Serving Tray

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf. Teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and serving tray in hand-painted porcelain. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Green Ivy Vine, large teapot. Lid with a flower bud. From the 1930s.
Meissen Green Ivy Vine, large teapot. Lid with a flower bud. From the 1930s.

Meissen Green Ivy Vine, large teapot. Lid with a flower bud. From the 1930s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Green Ivy Vine, large teapot. Lid with a flower bud. From the 1930s. Marked. In excellent condition. Third factory quality. Dimensions: H 13.5 cm x D 23.2 cm including handle...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Teapot Meissen, 18th Century
Porcelain Teapot Meissen, 18th Century

Porcelain Teapot Meissen, 18th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Belmont, MA

Porcelain Teapot Meissen (1740-80). Beautifully painted with flowers.

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Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Porcelain

Antique Meissen Teapot with Gold and Flower Decoration, 19th Century
Antique Meissen Teapot with Gold and Flower Decoration, 19th Century

Antique Meissen Teapot with Gold and Flower Decoration, 19th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen teapot with gold and flower decoration, 19th century. Measures: 24 x 16.5 cm. 1st factory quality. Wear in gold and hairline crack. Stamped.   

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen, Germany. Small Blue Onion-patterned teapot. Lid with flower bud.
Stadt Meissen, Germany. Small Blue Onion-patterned teapot. Lid with flower bud.

Stadt Meissen, Germany. Small Blue Onion-patterned teapot. Lid with flower bud.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen, Germany. Small Blue Onion-patterned teapot. Lid with flower bud. Hand-painted. Approximately from the 1930s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: L 16.0 cm x H 10.0...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Teapot and Cover, circa 1740
Meissen Porcelain Teapot and Cover, circa 1740

Meissen Porcelain Teapot and Cover, circa 1740

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H 4.34 in W 8.08 in D 3.55 in

Meissen Porcelain Teapot and Cover, circa 1740

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A fine Meissen porcelain teapot and cover, circa 1740. Well painted with scenes of peasants going about their daily life, in rural landscapes, after Teniers.

Category

Antique 1740s German Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare Meissen Porcelain Teapot, Germany, 19th Century
A Rare Meissen Porcelain Teapot, Germany, 19th Century

A Rare Meissen Porcelain Teapot, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A fine and rare Meissen porcelain teapot, of melon form with cobalt blue border, painted and gilded florals, the lid decorated with a molded rose bud finial, the handle and spout in ...

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain ‘Cats and Dogs’ Teapot, c. 1830.
Meissen Porcelain ‘Cats and Dogs’ Teapot, c. 1830.

Meissen Porcelain ‘Cats and Dogs’ Teapot, c. 1830.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

An extraordinary Meissen porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1830. The globular body, moulded to one side, with a group of three cats, on a grassy mound; the other side, with a St.

Category

Antique 1830s German Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese porcelain teapot, Meissen style, c. 1750, Qianlong Period.
Chinese porcelain teapot, Meissen style, c. 1750, Qianlong Period.

Chinese porcelain teapot, Meissen style, c. 1750, Qianlong Period.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

The globular teapot, painted after a Meissen porcelain original, in the manner of J.G.

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Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese ‘Meissen’ Porcelain Teapot, c. 1760, Qianlong Period
Chinese ‘Meissen’ Porcelain Teapot, c. 1760, Qianlong Period

Chinese ‘Meissen’ Porcelain Teapot, c. 1760, Qianlong Period

By Chinese Jesus

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Rare Chinese ‘Export’ porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1760, Qianlong Period.

Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Elite Limoges France Miniature Hand-Painted Teapot
19th Century Elite Limoges France Miniature Hand-Painted Teapot

19th Century Elite Limoges France Miniature Hand-Painted Teapot

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

19th century elite Limoges France miniature hand-painted teapot.  

Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Teapot with Foot Warmer, circa 1830
Meissen Teapot with Foot Warmer, circa 1830

Meissen Teapot with Foot Warmer, circa 1830

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H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Meissen Teapot with Foot Warmer, circa 1830

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Bergen, NL

Meissen teapot with foot warmer. Richly decorated with flowers and fruits.

Category

Antique 1830s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Streublumen Tea Set for 10 with Cups and Saucers, Cake Plates and Teapot
Meissen Streublumen Tea Set for 10 with Cups and Saucers, Cake Plates and Teapot

Meissen Streublumen Tea Set for 10 with Cups and Saucers, Cake Plates and Teapot

Located in Boston, MA

This is a wonderful Meissen streublumen tea set with 10 teacups and saucers, 10 cake plates and a teapot.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Located in Lambertville, NJ

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courtship scenes on each side, the casket i...

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Located in London, GB

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Meissen Porcelain Teapot For Sale on 1stDibs

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Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

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Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

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