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Meissen Red

Meissen porcelain box with red dragons
Meissen porcelain box with red dragons

Meissen porcelain box with red dragons

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Meissen porcelain box with red dragons Beautiful hand-painted Meissen porcelain box, both on the

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Red Meissen Porcelain Potpourri Vases w 4 Mythological Painted scenes
A Pair of Red Meissen Porcelain Potpourri Vases w 4 Mythological Painted scenes

A Pair of Red Meissen Porcelain Potpourri Vases w 4 Mythological Painted scenes

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Quite Sought After Pair of Red Meissen Porcelain Double Handled Potpourri Vases with

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Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen French Floral Hand Painted Red Porcelain Scalloped Cabinet Plate Bowl
Meissen French Floral Hand Painted Red Porcelain Scalloped Cabinet Plate Bowl

Meissen French Floral Hand Painted Red Porcelain Scalloped Cabinet Plate Bowl

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Meissen French Victorian Floral Hand Painted Red Porcelain Scalloped Cabinet Plate Bowl

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen K.H.C. Royal Saxon Court Pantry Red Dragon Charger
Meissen K.H.C. Royal Saxon Court Pantry Red Dragon Charger

Meissen K.H.C. Royal Saxon Court Pantry Red Dragon Charger

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Savannah, GA

Meissen K.H.C. Royal Saxon Court Pantry Red Dragon Charger A Meissen porcelain charger in the Red

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Ming Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th
Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Ming Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Ming Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Coffee Set for 6 Persons Decor number 331010 - Ming Dragon in black with border, red and

Category

20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Red & Gold, 20th Century
Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Red & Gold, 20th Century

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Red & Gold, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Coffee Set for 6 Persons, decor number 320510 - Rich Dragon in reds, shaded gold, gold rim

Category

20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th Century
Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th Century

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Coffee Set for 6 Persons, Decor number 321010 - Rich Dragon in black, shaded red and gold

Category

20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gilt Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gilt Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gilt Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

: Marked to the base with a blue underglaze Meissen crossed swords mark / iron-red 7224 Measurements

Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Decor Firebird, Germany, 20th C.
Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Decor Firebird, Germany, 20th C.

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Decor Firebird, Germany, 20th C.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

: The Meissen 'Firebird' design in the red-and-black colour scheme (often complemented by grey and gold

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910
Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910

Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910

By Martin Wiegand, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine: Red-haired girl sitting on the ground with

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908
Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908

Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908

By Martin Wiegand, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine: Red-haired girl sitting on the ground with

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large coffee pot decorated with coral red trim.
Meissen, Germany. Large coffee pot decorated with coral red trim.

Meissen, Germany. Large coffee pot decorated with coral red trim.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large coffee pot decorated with coral red and gold-colored trim. Art Deco. A lid

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Coffee pot in porcelain with coral red trim.
Meissen, Germany. Coffee pot in porcelain with coral red trim.

Meissen, Germany. Coffee pot in porcelain with coral red trim.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Coffee pot decorated with coral red trim. A lid knob in the shape of a rose

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of ten porcelain plates with coral red trim.
Meissen, Germany. Set of ten porcelain plates with coral red trim.

Meissen, Germany. Set of ten porcelain plates with coral red trim.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of ten porcelain plates. Decorated with coral red trim. Art Deco. Ca

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Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Iron Red and Gilt Shell Form Serving Dish After Meissen
English Iron Red and Gilt Shell Form Serving Dish After Meissen

English Iron Red and Gilt Shell Form Serving Dish After Meissen

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

English iron red and gilt shell form serving dish after Meissen. English chinoiserie shell form

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Golden and Berry Red Vide-Poche Dish, 1955
Golden and Berry Red Vide-Poche Dish, 1955

Golden and Berry Red Vide-Poche Dish, 1955

By Royal Copenhagen, Meissen Porcelain, Richard Ginori, Aluminia, Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Copenhagen, DK

decor in gold and berry red colors. Signed, dated and numbered under base. Beautiful vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain, Pottery

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Chelsea Porcelain Red Anchor Period Inspired Melon Centerpiece
Chelsea Porcelain Red Anchor Period Inspired Melon Centerpiece

Chelsea Porcelain Red Anchor Period Inspired Melon Centerpiece

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

Large melon, over-glazed in Chelsea red anchor period colors with berries and multiple leaves. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Meissen, Porcelain, Paste

Antique Meissen Red Dragon Inkwell on a Saucer in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Antique Meissen Red Dragon Inkwell on a Saucer in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Antique Meissen Red Dragon Inkwell on a Saucer in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen Red Dragon inkwell on a saucer in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover
Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover

Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

Botanical Jewel: Rare Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen Origin: Meissen, Germany

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Plate Red Court Dragon Mark 1850-1925
Meissen Porcelain Plate Red Court Dragon Mark 1850-1925

Meissen Porcelain Plate Red Court Dragon Mark 1850-1925

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milano, MI

Meissen porcelain plate, Neuer Ausschnitt shape, with red Court Dragon decoration, mark 1850 - 1925

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th Century
Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th Century

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Coffee Set for 6 Persons, Decor number 321010 - Rich Dragon in black, shaded red and gold

Category

20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Dinner Set For 8 Persons Rich Dragon Yellow With Red & Gold
19th Century Meissen Dinner Set For 8 Persons Rich Dragon Yellow With Red & Gold

19th Century Meissen Dinner Set For 8 Persons Rich Dragon Yellow With Red & Gold

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Dining Set for 8 Persons Decor: Rich dragon yellow - shaded red & gold, gold rim; fine

Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Dinner Set For 6 Persons, Rich Dragon Yellow With Red & Gold, 1924-34
Meissen Dinner Set For 6 Persons, Rich Dragon Yellow With Red & Gold, 1924-34

Meissen Dinner Set For 6 Persons, Rich Dragon Yellow With Red & Gold, 1924-34

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Dining Set for 6 Persons Decor: Rich dragon yellow - shaded red & gold, gold rim; fine

Category

Early 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco
Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco

Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco

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H 8.27 in W 4.93 in D 9.06 in

Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco

By Max Esser, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Newark, England

in red. The Meissen Mandarin Duck dates to the first half of the 20th century Art Deco period circa

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Three Porcelain Plates with Orange-Red Decoration
Meissen, Germany, Three Porcelain Plates with Orange-Red Decoration

Meissen, Germany, Three Porcelain Plates with Orange-Red Decoration

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Three porcelain plates with orange-red decoration. Early 20th century. Marked

Category

Early 20th Century 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. A lid knob in the

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Cream Jug in White Porcelain with Red Decoration, Approx. 1930
Meissen Cream Jug in White Porcelain with Red Decoration, Approx. 1930

Meissen Cream Jug in White Porcelain with Red Decoration, Approx. 1930

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen cream jug in white porcelain with red decoration. Approx. 1930. The jug measures H 12 cm

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Two Small Bowls with Orange-Red Decoration, Early 20th C
Meissen, Germany, Two Small Bowls with Orange-Red Decoration, Early 20th C

Meissen, Germany, Two Small Bowls with Orange-Red Decoration, Early 20th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Two small porcelain bowls with orange-red decoration. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century 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

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large assembled set of blue onion Meissen with red flower 107 pieces
Large assembled set of blue onion Meissen with red flower 107 pieces

Large assembled set of blue onion Meissen with red flower 107 pieces

Located in Houston, TX

This set is rare with the red flower that is incorporated into The design with gilt accents. It is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Gilded Iron Red Floral Plate
Meissen Gilded Iron Red Floral Plate

Meissen Gilded Iron Red Floral Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Meissen gilded iron red floral plate. Unusual Meissen soup plate with decorated border with three

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Red Dragon, Breakfast Plate
Meissen, Red Dragon, Breakfast Plate

Meissen, Red Dragon, Breakfast Plate

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H 1.19 in Dm 7.09 in

Meissen, Red Dragon, Breakfast Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Heemskerk, NL

A Meissen Red Dragon Breakfast plate. The plate was made by Meissen and has been decorated with

Category

Late 20th Century German Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Red Dragon, Milk Jug
Meissen, Red Dragon, Milk Jug

Meissen, Red Dragon, Milk Jug

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H 3.75 in Dm 3.55 in

Meissen, Red Dragon, Milk Jug

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Heemskerk, NL

A Meissen red dragon milk jug. The milk jug or creamer was made by Meissen and has been

Category

Late 20th Century German Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Red Dragon, Sugar Bowl
Meissen, Red Dragon, Sugar Bowl

Meissen, Red Dragon, Sugar Bowl

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H 3.75 in Dm 3.55 in

Meissen, Red Dragon, Sugar Bowl

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Heemskerk, NL

A Meissen red dragon sugar bowl. The sugar bowl was made by Meissen and has been decorated with

Category

Late 20th Century German Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Red Dragon, Coffee Pot
Meissen, Red Dragon, Coffee Pot

Meissen, Red Dragon, Coffee Pot

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H 9.45 in Dm 5.91 in L 9.45 in

Meissen, Red Dragon, Coffee Pot

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Heemskerk, NL

A Meissen red dragon coffee pot. The pot was made by Meissen and has been decorated with the

Category

Late 20th Century German Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Red Dragon, Teacup and Saucer
Meissen, Red Dragon, Teacup and Saucer

Meissen, Red Dragon, Teacup and Saucer

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H 2.56 in Dm 5.52 in L 2.56 in

Meissen, Red Dragon, Teacup and Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Heemskerk, NL

A Meissen red dragon teacup. The teacup and saucer were made by Meissen and have been decorated

Category

Late 20th Century German Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Red Indian Painting Dessert 34 Piece Set
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Red Indian Painting Dessert 34 Piece Set

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Red Indian Painting Dessert 34 Piece Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

German Meissen porcelain dessert service in the Red Indian Painting pattern. Set has Neuer

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Delicious Red Apple Porcelain Objet d'Art
Delicious Red Apple Porcelain Objet d'Art

Delicious Red Apple Porcelain Objet d'Art

By Katherine Houston

Located in Boston, MA

A perfectly ripe porcelain apple with deep red tones. This is a one of a kind handcrafted piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Meissen, Porcelain, Paste

Meissen Porcelain Ming Dragon Red Serving Bowl
Meissen Porcelain Ming Dragon Red Serving Bowl

Meissen Porcelain Ming Dragon Red Serving Bowl

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Meissen Ming dragon red serving bowl A red dragon reaching for a flaming pearl is the central

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gothic Meissen Porcelain Ceremonial Cup and Saucer Grid Pattern, circa 1850
Gothic Meissen Porcelain Ceremonial Cup and Saucer Grid Pattern, circa 1850

Gothic Meissen Porcelain Ceremonial Cup and Saucer Grid Pattern, circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Rare Meissen Gothic cup showpiece, grid pattern, red and gold, circa 1850 Manufacturer: Meissen

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Monumental Meissen Porcelain Four Elements Centerpiece/Candelabra
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Four Elements Centerpiece/Candelabra

Monumental Meissen Porcelain Four Elements Centerpiece/Candelabra

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Elemental Centerpiece/Candlabra with Bowls and Candelabra Arms. The centerpiece is composed of porcelain in a multipart structure integrating both bow...

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Antique 1860s German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers
Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers

Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers

$298,500 / set

H 27 in W 15 in D 10 in

Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most fa...

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Antique 19th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Apollo and the Nine Muses on Mount Parnassus. Comprised of sixteen interlocking parts. Apollo standing holding a lyre and with Pega...

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set. This impressive set consists of three pieces: a center clock and two cande...

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Antique 1760s German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Antique German Porcelain Tureen with Cover by Meissen
Antique German Porcelain Tureen with Cover by Meissen

Antique German Porcelain Tureen with Cover by Meissen

$43,181

H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

Antique German Porcelain Tureen with Cover by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique German porcelain tureen with cover by Meissen German, Late 19th Century Height 20cm, width 25cm, depth 18cm This remarkable porcelain tureen, produced by Meissen in the la...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century

Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century

$70,000

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves & Branches
Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves & Branches

Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves & Branches

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent and large Meissen Schneeballen (snowball) covered vase, richly adorned with a vibrant aviary and botanical ensemble in full three-dimensional relief. Crafted in the mid...

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pastoral Group/Handkuss 'The Hand-kiss'
Pastoral Group/Handkuss 'The Hand-kiss'

Pastoral Group/Handkuss 'The Hand-kiss'

$150,000

H 10.24 in Dm 5.91 in

Pastoral Group/Handkuss 'The Hand-kiss'

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lantau, HK

Meissen, hard-paste porcelain, circa 1738-1740. The Artist The Meissen manufactory near the city of Dresden was founded by Augustus II (1670-1733), King of Poland and Electoral o...

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Antique 1830s Porcelain

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Porcelain

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Meissen Red For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meissen red for your home. A meissen red — often made from ceramic, porcelain and meissen — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the meissen red you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A meissen red, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one meissen red that is appealing in its simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain, Katherine Houston and Coalport Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Meissen Red?

A meissen red can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $400, while the lowest priced sells for $112 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

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.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

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.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.