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Porcelain For Sale
Creator: Meissen Porcelain
Creator: Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
A Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Fisherman with a Net
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Fisherman with a Net. As one's gaze ascends, attention is drawn to the fisherman's head, crowned by a wonderfully crafted utilitarian s...
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1880s German Other Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Group Bacchanal With Wine Barrel, by Kaendler & Meyer, Germany Ca 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, excellent porcelain group of the 19th century: Youthful Bacchus with nymph and putti grouped around a large wine cask: The Bacchant, covered with a leopard skin, sitting sideways on the barrel, holding up grapes in his left hand and a wine glass with lid...
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1870s German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Serving Plate/Tray
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 Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Vase Designed by Ludwig Zepner for the "Weiss" Series
By Meissen Porcelain, Ludwig Zepner
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen porcelain vase designed by Ludwig Zepner for the "Weiss" series for Meissen, Germany, 1960s Ludwig Zepner (1931-2010) a German inventor, designed this vase in the 1960s fo...
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20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair Meissen Germany Porcelain Serving Inset Strainer Entrée Dishes
Located in Gardena, CA
Pair Meissen Germany Porcelain Serving Entrée Dishes. Hand painted scattered florals throughout. With an insert strainer to each tray. Meissen marks to the underside. Additional Inf...
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20th Century Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 19th century pear shaped Meissen covered vase with raised fruits, vines and flowers. The vase is finely hand painted with pink ...
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1810s German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Large Allegorical Group 'The Air' by M.V. Acier, Germany Around 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Depiction of a bearded old man with angel wings, covered only with a cloth, sitting in the middle of a mountain of clouds, probably Chronos from Greek mythology, symbolizing the passage of life and reminding us that time flies, holding a long staff (usually with sickle) in his hand, surrounded by winged putti, representing activities on and with air: To the right of the old man a standing putto with waving cloth, embracing a peacock, the bird of paradise and symbol of heaven, and breathing into a tube forming a soap bubble, in the foreground wind is produced with the help of a bellows, to the left of and behind Chronos two putti with garlands of flowers and a little bird in their hands. The group is based on an earth pedestal with piled up clouds and gold rim. Designer: MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (1736 Versailles - 1799 Dresden) Trained as a sculptor in Paris, he received a call to the porcelain factory in Meissen in 1762: he created a large number of groups in the Watteau style...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Large Pair of Allegory Figurines Day & Night by Silvia Kloede, Ca 2007
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large, excellently crafted allegories - Day & Night in the form of two slender female figures celebrating femininity: The figure representing the Day dressed in fresh, spr...
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Early 2000s German Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Spring Season Group
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen group Allegory of Spring (Der Frühling). First modelled by Johann Carl Schönheit in 1782. Two children with birdcage and garland of flowers. Impressed G91, painters Mark 6...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Small Knob Vase with the "Ming Dragon" Motif
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen porcelain small knob vase with the "Ming Dragon" motif Meissen Porcelain Ming Dragon yellow small knob vase. The rims are gilded. A small vase raised on a foot with a belly and a knob in the neck with a tapered end with Meissen's “Ming Dragon” motif. This pattern, which is one of the manufactory’s earliest designs, was created in in 1740. The figure of the dragon with four toes, which is the representation typically used at Meissen, was originally reserved exclusively for imperial princes in ancient China. The yellow Dragon...
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Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Pug with Puppy
Located in Dresden, DE
Meissen pug with a little puppy. Designed by J.J. Kaendler. This version ist almost 7,5 inches high. That little bells at the blue ribbon are rarer than an...
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20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'the Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany, Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and excellent Meissen porcelain group around 1900: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air (Greek Hera), as a young woman with her hair pinned up, covered only with a cloth, si...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Large Allegorical Group 'The Fire' by M.V. Acier, Germany Around, 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Depiction of the merely cloth-covered, bearded and crowned god Hephaestus (Roman: Vulcanus) seated centrally on a rock, holding a long-handled hammer beside him and looking off to the side, surrounded by winged putti representing activities from his trade: Patronizing the entire artistic spectrum of metalworking, including the production of jewelry, weapons, sacred-ritual and profane utilitarian objects, the one helping putto to his right is busy firing a cannon made of metal, to his left another putto is forging on an anvil with the help of a hammer and tongs, in front of him, at his feet are presented ornately crafted war ornaments such as a helmet and shield, at the back a putto holds small torches in both hands. The group is based on irregular rock base with gold rim. Designer: MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (1736 Versailles - 1799 Dresden) Trained as a sculptor in Paris, he received a call to the porcelain factory in Meissen in 1762: he created a large number of groups in the Watteau style...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Candlestick Holder Ornate Yellow Dragon
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen Porcelain candlestick holder ornate yellow Dragon Meissen Porcelain ornate yellow Dragon candlestick holder. The rims and pattern...
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Late 20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Huge Meissen Platter, Kauffahrtei / Seeprospekt
Located in Dresden, DE
Extraordinary large and beautifully painted platter. The painting in rust red camaieu style, extremely detailed and well done. Depicting some harbour scene with lots of figures. M...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Pair of Meissen Gardeners Man and Woman
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Meissen Gardeners. First modelled by Acier c.1777. The man leaning on his spade handle with watering can under his elbow. The woman with a bas...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Girl and Boy Feeding Chickens and Geese Pink and Blue
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Meissen Figures. The girl feeding chickens, the boy feeding geese. The pair first modelled by J.J Kaendler in 1761. This pair circa 1870...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Green & Gold, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Coffee Set for 6 Persons, decor number 320310 - Rich Dragon in greens shaded gold, gold rim 22 parts: 1 coffee pot with lid - height = 9.25 in 1 creamer - height = 3.74 in 1 sugar urn with did - height = 3.54 in 1 serving plate - diameter = 11.02 in 6 cups - height = 2.55 in 6 saucers - diameter = 5.51 in 6 dessert plates - diameter = 7.20 in Manufactory: Meissen, Germany handcrafted porcelain, hand painted, glossy finish Underglaze blue Meissen sword...
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20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of exqusite antique 19th century Meissen porcelain demitasse chocolate cups with lids and saucers, decorated with pink and gold borders and landscapes with stone buildings. Both are beautifully displayed on wooden stands. Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain, Hardwood

Meissen Cupid Lighting Hearts with Flame ‘Je Les Enflamme’
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen figure of cupid lighting hearts with flame from a series of 16 each inscribed with the motto in french on the base. In this instance it says ‘Je Les Enflamme’ ‘I Ignite them’...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Cubist French Horn Musician Figurine by Peter Strang
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 Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Commedia dell'Arte figure group from the 19th century: Harlequin and Columbine with child dancing in a circle: Harlequin in green jacket with golden buttons and white ruff...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Parrot Green and Blue Plumage
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Parrot first modelled by JJ Kaendler circa 1740. Height 30cm / 12inches Model number 20 Painters mark 27 Cross swords in underglaze...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Dancing Peasant Woman
Located in Altrincham, GB
A very rare Meissen porcelain figure of a dancing peasant woman. Modelled in 1748-63 by Johann Joachim Kaendler and/or Peter Reinicke. Unglazed underside, blue crossed swords mark...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figure of Sense of Sight 'Senses Series'
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Figure of Sense of Sight from the series of the five senses. Model number E3. First modelled by J.C Schoenhelt in 1772. Height is 14cm. Underglaze blue crossed sword...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain: Empress Catherine ii of Russia's Favorite Dog
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Model Of Empress Catherine II Of Russia's Favorite Dog (Russisches Windspiel). This delightful 19th-century Meissen porcelain model depicts Empress C...
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1860s German Louis XVI Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Cupid Stabbing Heart with Arrow
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Figure of cupid stabbing heart with arrow from a series of 27 cupids first modelled by Heinrich Schwabe 1878. Circa 1890 Model L10 & Painters mark 40...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Grape Picker Boy 'Gardeners Series No. 8'
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Grape Collector first modelled by J J Kaendler 1740 Number 8 From a series of Gardners circa 1870 Height 13.5cm.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Jester and Monkey Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage Meissen porcelain blanc de chine figure of a Jester with a monkey and owl dating from the 20th century. The figure stands on a narr...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figure of the Hot Chocolate Maker Representing Fire 'Element Series'
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen figure of the hot chocolate maker representing fire from the series of four elements. First modelled by JJ Kaendler in 1770. Height 10cm 3.94in ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Flower Seller Figure Cris of Paris 'Cris Series'
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thc Meissen flower seller from the series of 35 figures known as the Cris of Paris. Number 16 Height 13.5cm Cross swords in underglaze blue...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Pair Girl and Boy Feeding Chickens and Geese
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Meissen Figures circa 1870. The girl feeding chickens, the boy feeding geese. The pair first modelled by J.J Kaendler in 1761. Both figur...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Europa and the Bull
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen group of Europa and the Bull. Europa sitting on white bull with two female attendants sitting either side of her. The god Zeus has transformed himself in to a docile white bull in order to gain the confidence of Europa before he carries her off in to the sea and on to the island of crete where she bore him three sons. First modelled by JJ Kaendler...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Racegoer and Companion
Located in Altrincham, GB
A pair of Meissen figures of the Racegoer and his companion, holding his spyglass to his right eye, his left holding the top of his cane, his companion holding a letter and with her ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Extra Large Meissen Lidded Vase with Green Ming Dragon Decor, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large lidded vase of baluster shape on round stand, indented short cylindrical neck, slightly overhanging hood lid with pointed knob, hand painted polychrome decoration: Large g...
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1970s German Baroque Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Dog Group Pug with Puppy and Bells by J.J. Kaendler Germany, circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovingly designed group of animals: Sitting female pug with jingle collar, looking attentively to the right, between her legs a small puppy looking out. Designer: Johann Joachim...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Street Trader Figure Selling Grapes Cris of Paris
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen figure of street trader selling grapes. From the series of 35 figures known as the Cris of Paris. They were based on the drawings of Christopher ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Apple Picking Group
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Porcelain Figure group of Apple Pickers late 19th Century after a model by J.J. Kaendler and F.E. Meyer of 1751 depicted as a maiden and three young boys climbing a ladder an...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Lenox Aesthetic Movement Dinner Service W/ "Prunus" Sterling Silver Gilt Overlay
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This amazing service for 12 was made by Ceramic Art Company/ Lenox ca. 1890 and features sterling silver with a gold wash overlay in an iconic "Japonesque"...
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1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Girl Feeding Cat
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen figure of a girl holding a cat on her lap which she is feeding with milk from a saucer. First modelled c1750. Circa 1870 Height 12cm / 4.72inches Model number B94 ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Gallant Holding Flowers
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Figure of Gallant holding flowers first modelled circa 1765. Height 19.5cm Underglaze blue crossed swords underneath. Incised model number A58. circa 1870. ----SHIPPING -...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Brown Fieldfare Birds
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 20th century Meissen Porcelain models of brown fieldfare birds. Each is naturalistically modeled perched on a white tree stomp with ferns and flowers. They are truly beautiful and very collectable as Meissen porcelain birds...
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1920s German Louis XVI Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figure of Air “Allegory of the Element Air” 'Element Series'
Located in Altrincham, GB
“Allegory of the element air” J. Kaendler, 1770 Model Number: C 99 Circa 1880, painter’s mark in Orange. Height 13 cm, width 13 cm.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Large Pair of Pugs with Pup
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair Meissen Pugs first modelled by J J Kaendler 1771. Female with puppy and both Male and Female pugs in seated position. Height of Male – 25cm Hei...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Group of Three Dogs Two Bolognese Spaniels and a Pug Dog
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Group of Three Dogs two Bolognese Spaniels and a Pug dog sat on a grassy mound base.- Modelled by Kaendler. circa 1850. Height 14cm / 5.5inch.
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth by Acier Model D 83
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Meissen group of figurines which are Allegory of Earth assembled around a Lion's Figurine. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword M...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Cupid with Flaming Heart
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen figure of cupid with flaming heart in wooden cage. Cross swords in underglaze blue. Incised model number O186. circa 1890. Height is 11.5cm.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Bird Model
Located in London, GB
A Meissen porcelain bird model German, late 19th century Measures: height 15cm, width 15cm, depth 9cm This elegant miniature, of a ptarmigan or sim...
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Chinese Butterfly or Schmetterling Pattern Dinner Service
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to offer you this famous and rare Meissen Chinese butterfly dinner service. Each piece is painted in the Kakiemon style with a central Chinese butterfly on a branch, surrounded by flowering branches. The central part of the plates is from the Chinese famille verte porcelain, while the flowers around the edge are influenced from the Japanese Kakiemon porcelain. There is raised white relief with shells, flowers and arabesque decoration. This Meissen dinner service...
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1950s German Chinese Export Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Huge Meissen Platter with Butterflies, Early 19th Century
Located in Dresden, DE
Huge Meissen platter with some very rare decoration. It's a combination of Indian flowers with lots of Chinese butterflies. These paintings in very intense colours. About 20.5 in...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Sense of Sight with Pink Decorative Shaul
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Figure of Sense of Sight from the series of the five senses themed with a pink shawl. Model number E3. First modelled by J.C Schoenhelt in 1772. Height is 14cm. Unde...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Centerpiece / Etagere with Figurine, 1880
Located in Dresden, DE
Table centerpiece with two levels and a lovely figurine of a young boy on top. Nicely painted with some rich gilding. Very nice condition. The upper level is 20 cm in diameter, the...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Street Trader Waiter Cris of Paris 'Cris Series'
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thc Meissen street trader waiter from the series of 35 figures known as the Cris of Paris. Number 1 Height 13.5cm Cross swords in underglaze ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Huntsman and Companion with Dogs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Modelled as a huntsman seated on a stool holding a gun, with a dog at his feet, on a circular plinth base, his female companion similarly modelled seated on a stool holding a hound a...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Loving Group of Soldier and Companion
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Loving Group of Soldier and Companion modelled by Schoenheit Inscribed E13 Height 19cm Circa 1840. ----SHIPPING - Please contact us for a competitively priced shipping quote.
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Time and Patience Pair Figures
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen time and patience pair figures. Woman playing a game of patience and the man looking at his watch. First modelled by Acier with Schoenheit in 1776...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Pair Boy with Cherries Girl Holding Book
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen pair figures seated young man offering cherries to seated young girl holding a book. First modelled by Acier in 1776. Model Number F51 circa...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Leopard, 20th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A charming Meissen porcelain model of a seated Leopard on a white base, signed with the Meissen Blue crossed swords to the base. Batch 71 61587 DSKZN.
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1980s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique and Vintage Porcelain Dinner Plates, Platters and Serveware for Sale

Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.

Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.

Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.

Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during 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 stronger than ceramic because it is denser. 

On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.

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