Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
German
Meissen Porcelain (Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen) is one of the preeminent porcelain factories in Europe and was the first to produce true porcelain outside of Asia. It was established in 1710 under the auspices of King Augustus II “the Strong” of Saxony-Poland (1670–1733), a keen collector of Asian ceramics, particularly Ming porcelain.
In pursuing his passion, which he termed his “maladie de porcelaine,” Augustus spent vast sums, amassing some 20,000 pieces of Japanese and Chinese ceramics. These, along with examples of early Meissen, comprise the Porzellansammlung, or porcelain collection, of the Zwinger Palace, in Dresden.
The king was determined, however, to free the European market from its dependence on Asian imports and to give European artisans the freedom to create their own porcelain designs. To this end, he charged the scientist Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus and aspiring alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger with the task of using local materials to produce true, hard-paste porcelain (as opposed to the soft-paste variety European ceramists in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Spain had been producing since the late Renaissance). In 1709, the pair succeeded in doing just that, employing kaolin, or “china clay.” A year later, the Meissen factory was born.
In its first decades, Meissen mostly looked to Asian models, producing wares based on Japanese Kakiemon ceramics and pieces with Chinese-inflected decorations called chinoiserie. During the 1720s its painters drew inspiration from the works of Watteau, and the scenes of courtly life, fruits and flowers that adorned fashionable textiles and wallpaper. It was in this period that Meissen introduced its famous cobalt-blue crossed swords logo — derived from the arms of the Elector of Saxony as Arch-Marshal of the Holy Roman Empire — to distinguish its products from those of competing factories that were beginning to spring up around Europe.
By the 1730s, Meissen’s modelers and decorators had mastered the style of Asian ceramics, and Augustus encouraged them to develop a new, original aesthetic. The factory’s director, Count Heinrich von Brühl, used Johann Wilhelm Weinmann’s botanical drawings as the basis for a new line of wares with European-style surface decoration. The Blue Onion pattern (Zwiebelmuster), first produced in 1739, melded Asian and European influences, closely following patterns used in Chinese underglaze-blue porcelain, but replacing exotic flora and fruits with Western varieties (likely peaches and pomegranates, not onions) along with peonies and asters.
During the same period, head modeler Joachim Kändler (1706–75) began crafting delicate porcelain figures derived from the Italian commedia dell’arte. Often used as centerpieces on banquet tables and decorated to reflect the latest fashions in courtly dress for men and women, these figurines were popular in their day, and are still considered among Meissen’s most iconic creations. Kändler also created the Swan Service, which, with its complex low-relief surface design and minimal decoration is considered a masterpiece of Baroque ceramics.
The rise of Neoclassicism in the latter half of the 18th century forced Meissen to change artistic direction and begin producing monumental vases, clocks, chandeliers and candelabra. In the 20th century, Meissen added to its 18th-century repertoire decidedly modern designs, including ones in the Art Nouveau style. The 1920s saw the introduction of numerous animal figures, such as the popular sea otter (Fischotter), which graced an East German postage stamp in the 1960s. Starting in 1933, artistic freedom was limited at the factory under the Nazi regime, and after World War II, when the region became part of East Germany, it struggled to reconcile its elite past with the values of the Communist government. In 1969, however, new artistic director Karl Petermann reintroduced the early designs and fostered a new degree of artistic license. Meissen became one of the few companies to prosper in East Germany.
Owned by the State of Saxony since reunification, in 1990, Meissen continues to produce its classic designs together with new ones developed collaboratively with artists from all over the world. In addition, through its artCAMPUS program, the factory has invited distinguished ceramic artists, such as Chris Antemann and Arlene Shechet, to work in its studios in collaboration with its skilled modelers and painters. The resulting works of contemporary sculpture are inspired by Meissen’s rich and complex legacy.
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Creator: Meissen Porcelain
Set of 12 Meissen Luncheon Plates Each Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous set of twelve Meissen luncheon or dessert plates. Each of these Meissen plates are beautifully painted with a different large central flower bouquet. The artwork o...
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Early 1900s German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Twelve Museum Quality Meissen Dinner Plates Each Painted with Different Fruits
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to offer you this fabulous set of Meissen dinner plates, each beautifully painted with different fruits. This is the first set of Meissen dinner plates I have seen painted with fruits. It is rare to find Meissen fruit...
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1880s German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Eight Meissen Dessert Plates Each Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this beautiful set of eight Meissen dessert plates. Each plate is painted with a different central flower bouquet. Inside th...
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1890s German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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 Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a spectacular lidded tureen made by Meissen circa 1755. The white porcelain is decorated with multicolored flower branches and bouquet leaves. At the top of the lid there is ...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique Meissen School Floral Porcelain Centerpiece with Figures 19thC
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Floral Porcelain Centerpiece with Figures in the Manner of Meissen 19thC
Measures- 18.25"H x 13.75"W x 13.75"D
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19th Century Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany
A porcelain set, manufactured by Meissen in Germany. The set painted with bright colors, red, blue, yellow and green in floral pattern....
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of exquisite antique 19th century Meissen porcelain demitasse chocolate cups with lids and saucers, decorated with pink and gold borders and landscapes with stone buildings. Bot...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Set of 12 Meissen Luncheon Plates Each Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous set of twelve Meissen luncheon or dessert plates. Each of these Meissen plates are beautifully painted with a different large central flower bouquet. The artwork o...
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Early 1900s German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form number B-154, B-form purple with scattered flowe...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Twelve Museum Quality Meissen Dinner Plates Each Painted with Different Fruits
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to offer you this fabulous set of Meissen dinner plates, each beautifully painted with different fruits. This is the first set of Meissen dinner plates I have seen painted with fruits. It is rare to find Meissen fruit...
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1880s German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 24 Pieces German Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service with Floral Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 24-piece set of German Meissen porcelain service from the 19th century, with floral decor. Born in Eastern Germany during the 19th century, each of this 24 pieces service features a lovely floral décor made of purple, pink, orange or yellow flowers with their green foliage, standing out beautifully on the white porcelain ground. Presenting large plates (9.75" D), small plates (8.5" D), bowls (9" D x 1.75" H) and a crescent dish...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Blue Onion Square Scalloped Porcelain Dish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique early 20th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish with scalloped rim. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion pl...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Dish 18th Century Hand Painted Leaf Shape Circa 1770
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This large 18th century Meissen porcelain leaf form dish incorporates the prevailing artistic trends of the time. Rococo art was known for its emphasis on asymmetry and naturalistic ...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meissen Reticulated Cabinet Plate with Flower Bouquet and Raised Forget Me Nots
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite Meissen cabinet plate painted with a large beautiful flower bouquet. The Meissen plate has a very intricate reticulated or ...
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1890s German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Ten Meissen Blue Onion Large Crescent Shaped Dishes
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this rare set of ten blue onion Meissen large crescent shape dishes. This shaped dish was originally used to put along the side of your dinner plates to col...
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1930s German Other Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Twelve Meissen Dessert Plates Masterfully Painted with Different Fruits
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a wonderful set of twelve Meissen dessert plates each masterfully painted with different fruit paintings. They are from 1880s, and they ...
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58
A Museum Quality Piece.
Painted in the sought after famille rose palette with sprigs of indianische Blumen and enriched in gilding, the simulated pierced body supported by four feet painted with stylized dragons, the pierced cover with a Buddhist lion finial.
10" high x 6" wide x 6" deep
The shape of this piece, which appears to be unrecorded in the literature, is inspired by similar Chinese porcelain censers from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1654-1722). An example in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated by Li Yi-hua in Qing Porcelain of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong Periods from the Palace Museum Collection, Hong Kong, 1989, pl. 65. Another in the British Museum, London (museum no. PDF, A.812) is catalogued as a perfume-holder.
These porcelain examples are in turn inspired by ancient Chinese bronzes from both the Shang (1600-1046 BC) and the Zhou (1046-246 BCE) dynasties, an example of which was sold anonymously by Christie's New York, 22 March 2019, lot 1601. This chain of inspiration tracking backwards from the 19th century to antiquity provides a clear example of how ceramics, and indeed other mediums, are able to influence and motivate the works of later generations.
For a Meissen porcelain snuff...
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Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors.
The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color.
Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set dishes.
The Meissen manufacturer is an antique brand...
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Meissen
Meissen Gold and Floral Decor Porcelain Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
German Meissen porcelain plate richly decorated with gold and hand painted floral decor.
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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Coffee Cup with Saucer and Dessert Plate
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen porcelain coffee cup with saucer and dessert plate all richly decorated with gold.
Measures:
Cup: H 6 x 9 x 7.5 cm
Saucer: 12 cm
Dessert plate: 14 cm.
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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Mid-18th Century Cup White Porcelain with Golden Drawings Japonese Style
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed in gold with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail.
A piece for refined collectors or useful to star...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Cubist French Horn Musician Figurine by Peter Strang
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Meissen porcelain figurine.
By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy of F...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Reticulated Floral Insect Porcelain Oval Basket Dish 8.5"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Meissen porcelain dish. Oval form with pierced basket weave sides, scalloped edge, hand painted with gilded details and multicolored sprays of flowers and insects....
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Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Marcolini Period Meissen Porcelain Floral Bordeleau or Chamber Pot
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German porcelain bordeleau or chamber pot.
By Meissen.
Dating to the Marcolini period.
Decorated throughout with cold-painted Streublumen floral sprays. The lid wit...
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates.
By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.
In the Old Ozier pattern.
Each ...
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1760s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
135 Piece Set of Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milford, NH
A nice 135 piece set of Meissen porcelain dinnerware including a reticulated footed center fruit bowl (14.5 inch), oval platters (18 & 16 ...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Deep Cabinet Plate with Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen Porcelain deep cabinet plate with handles. This piece is hand painted in cobalt blue with floral motive in the center and richly decorated gold ...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A FIne Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine of superb quality. This unusual Monkey figurine is playing the Obo musical instrument dresse...
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20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Twelve Meissen Dessert Plates, Each with Museum Quality Paintings of Fruits
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
Magnificent set of twelve Meissen fruit or dessert plates with museum quality paintings of different fruits on each plate. If you scroll through the pict...
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1870s German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Eight Meissen Dessert Plates Each Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this beautiful set of eight Meissen dessert plates. Each plate is painted with a different central flower bouquet. Inside th...
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1890s German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
6 Antique German Dresden Meissen Klemm Carl Thieme Pitcher Tea Cups Plates
By Klemm & Co., Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique lot includes creamer, demitasse cup, and two bone dishes by Dresden, one demitasse cup by Meissen, and one candlestick by Klemm.
Dimensions:
Creamer - 3.5" x 3.25" / Demitas...
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Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Coffee Cups with Saucers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Meissen Porcelain coffee cups with saucers richly decorated with gold.
Measures:
Cup: h 5 x7.5 x 9 cm
Saucer: 12 cm
.
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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Acanthus Leaf Mocha Teacup & Saucer 1st Choice White & Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Meissen Porcelain, blue sword mark 1st choice, Pfeiffer period 1924-1934, acanthus decor, model no. Y33
Dimensions:
5.75" x 3" (Diameter x Height)
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Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair Large German Meissen Porcelain Figural Centerpieces
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite pair of very large German porcelain figural centerpieces exemplifies the refined artistry and craftsmanship associated wit...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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 birds with some insects and butterflies. The cup as ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Snake Handled Vases 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hudson, NY
A large and decorative pair of Meissen porcelain vases, of ancient Roman krater form, with handles shaped as entwined serpents.
Highly ornamental, these vases represent an interesti...
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...
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Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Chinese & Meissen Famille Verte Porcelain Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of famille verte porcelain plates, the left made in China during the Kangxi period (r. 1662–1722) and the right a copy by Meissen made circa 1740.
Chinese porcelain has alw...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a seated, laughing female Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Full-figured body with the hair tied back tightly and the robe tightly fitting the body with wide sl...
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1860s German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Large Late 18th - Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Swan
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fine, exceptionally detailed large Meissen model of a swan, modelled by J. J. Kändler, with incised plumage, the feathers of the wings picked out in soft grey and beige, with russe...
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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
A good 18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady, circa 1740, modelled by Peter Reinecke wearing a hat with a ribbon, floral dress and holding a bouquet of flowers and standing on a fl...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Gravy or Saucier with Attached Underplate and Cover with Strawberry
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a very rare and beautiful Meissen gravy or saucier with a raised strawberry decoration on the cover. The bottom has an attached underplate, and is painted with four cartouche...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ancient Meissen Pair of Porcelain Sugar Bowls with Flower Knobs, Circa 1760
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of porcelain sugar bowls
Meissen, circa 1748-1775
Marked with crossed swords and number “92” of the gilder
They measure 5.11 in (13 cm) x 5.11 in ...
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1750s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid Holding an Arrow & Flaming Heart
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique figurine was made by the renowned Meissen factory of Germany is approximately 1850 in the period Dresden style. The figurine is done in early paste porcelain and depicts a cherub, or Cupid seated on a stump, holding an arrow with an outstretched hand, and cradling a flaming heart...
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Mid-19th Century German Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of demitasse cup and saucer was made in Germany of semi-transparent bone china. It is decorated with famous Blue Onion pattern; the cup has geometric shape and the angul...
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Mid-20th Century German Georgian Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Rare Rose Broth Cups Service and Embossed Decorations 12 Cups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Rare porcelain soup service by Meissen in Biedermeier style; the set consists of 12 cups with two handles and saucer; the various pieces are made of fine white hard porcelain hand-painted with the decoration "Pink Roses" enriched on all items with sumptuous decorations in relief not painted. Unlike the simple and quite common "Pink Roses", this model is very rare, prestigious, and sought after, therefore even more expensive; in fact, the objects with this relief decoration, much more particular and detailed than others, were fired three times, while those with only the "Pink Roses" decoration only twice. Moreover, the execution of this ornamental motif with delicate and graceful flowers was entrusted only to the most experienced and skilled painters, those in possession of the prestigious diploma obtained at the "School of Drawing of Meissen" established since 1764. The edges of the cups and saucers are scalloped and finished in pure gold as are the handles. All pieces bear the original Meissen trademark (two crossed swords) and from the enclosed list it can be stated with certainty that our service was produced between 1934 and 1944; moreover, on the objects the model is handwritten (61/106), this wording makes the artifacts even more precious and appreciated as they preserve all the characteristics of the author's calligraphy. Meissen porcelain was created in the castle of Albrechtsburg, in Meissen, a small town in Saxony near Dresden, in 1710, at the behest of Augustus the Strong (1670-1733), Prince-Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, who wanted to start production after the studies and experiments of his alchemist Bottger. Bottger discovered the formula for porcelain, in fact at that time, only the Chinese and Japanese had the recipe to create this wonderful material; Meissen was, therefore, the first porcelain produced in Europe! Bottger never revealed his formula to anyone, only a certain stage was known to the workers; we do not know, even today, in what proportions the different components are mixed; this is the great secret that allowed the famous brand to be considered the best in the world, Meissen porcelain is given the nickname of "white gold"! Through the years, Meissen has perfected its hard-paste products with high-temperature firing during its glazing. Meissen's porcelain patterns have been copied by many other manufacturers around the world such as Royal Copenhagen, Dresden, Herend, and many others, but Meissen's porcelain glaze maintains its quality over time and is superior to all (plates will not scratch with prolonged use of cutlery!). This is why even old Meissen...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
18th Century Meissen cups and saucers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Meissen cups and Saucers
This set consists of 9 cups and 9 saucers of Meissen porcelain. A high quality porcelain pro...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Pair Of Figurine Groups 'Tailor & Tailor's Wife On Goats', Ca. 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Johann Friedrich Eberlein, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive, extravagant work of art in ideas, richness of detail and craftsmanship, based on a legend according to which the court tailor longed to be allowed to sit at the table ...
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1860s German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Large Meissen Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Serving Plate/Tray
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Meissen Porcelain serving plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor.
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Young Lady Ball Player by Walter Schott, ca 1900
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely decorative, fully sculptural representation of an Art Nouveau beauty in a softly falling robe, tilted forward to throw a golden ball, with the left forearm holding the back...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
A Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top. After the model from the 'Brühlsche Allerlei' service, painted with flower sprays, the ...
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1880s German Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meissen Art Nouveau Porcelain Group 'Indian Haunting A Buffalo', Hoesel, Germany
By Erich Hoesel, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Large Meissen Art Nouveau Porcelain Group:
Representation of a mounted warrior with a painted face, wearing only a small loincloth and moccasins on his feet, and crowned wi...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Pearl Ming Dragon Green Ornate Border Service for 12 people
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lausanne, CH
Meissen Porcelain Ming Dragon Green with Ornate Border
A dinner service for 12 people, 41 pieces
Designed and manufactured by the renowned porcelain factory founded in Meissen, Germ...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s
An oval small dish by Meissen. An openwork porcelain dish with floral pattern. The rim is openwork porcelain and has 4 in cartouche...
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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meissen Purple Indian Serving Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
We are offering you this lovely Meissen purple Indian serving bowl. It has detailed paintings of pink flowers with some purple and gold accents ...
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1960s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meissen Chinese Butterfly Large Soup Tureen in the Schmetterling Pattern
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to offer you this rare Meissen Chinese butterfly soup tureen. The tureen is painted in the Kakiemon style with a central Chinese butterfly on ...
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1950s German Chinese Export Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
20th Century Meissen Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful goldpleated and hand painted Meissner lidded box. Very special.
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20th Century European Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurines of a Courting Man & Woman C1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurines of a Courting Man & Woman C1890
Measures- She: 4.75"H x 3"W x 2"D; He: 6"H x 2.75"W x 2.5"D
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Late 19th Century Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meissen Splendour Centerpiece With Gallant Couple On Pedestal, Leuteritz, c 1870
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Vienna, AT
The centrepiece was designed by Leuteritz using old moulds in the Rococo style:
A round, flat, cone-shaped base with abundant rocaille relief decoration, a strong palm tree rising in...
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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Potpourri, After the Model by J.F. Eberlein
By Johann Friedrich Eberlein, Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th-century Meissen Porcelain Covered Potpourri, after the model by Johann Friedrich Eberlein. The potpourri features a large, lobed body with a pierced domed lid, surmounted by a...
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1870s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Large Antique Porcelain Schneeballen Ewer by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large antique porcelain Schneeballen ewer by Meissen
German, Late 19th Century
Height 62cm, width 37cm, depth 33cm
Expertly fashioned by the esteemed Meissen porcelain manufactory, ...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meissen Purple Indian Bowl in Unusual Square Shape
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this lovely Meissen purple Indian bowl in this unusual square shape. It has detailed paintings of pink flowers with so...
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1960s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
A Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Model of the Continent of Asia, Lady on Camel
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of the Continent of Asia. The figure wears an elaborate headdress with a blue and white mitre-like structure adorned with...
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1860s German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Square Meissen Purple Indian Serving Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this beautiful Meissen purple Indian serving bowl in this unusual square form. It has detailed paintings of pink flowe...
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1960s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Large Meissen Splendid Vases With Snowball Blossoms, Birds & Insects, Circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Large, very elaborately decorated crater vase from the Meissen manufactory, with abundant snowball blossoms on the outer wall, rising above the white flowers in fully sculpted tendri...
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1850s German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique German Dresden Meissen Gilded Grape Leaves Centerpiece Compote 14"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Meissen porcelain footed cabinet plate / centerpiece bowl / serving platter / compote featuring scalloped oval form with low relief grapevines, gr...
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Early 19th Century Antique Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Meissen Porcelain serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Meissen Porcelain serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 414 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Meissen Porcelain were created in the Rococo style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Johann Joachim Kändler, KPM Porcelain, and Ernst August Leuteritz. Prices for Meissen Porcelain serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $69 and can go as high as $257,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,732.
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Questions About Meissen Porcelain Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot a fake Meissen, first, check the maker’s mark, generally found on the bottom of the porcelain. Meissen used a simple mark, so if you spot one that appears too embellished, it may be a fake. Shop a collection of properly vetted Meissen porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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