Meissen porcelain was first produced in the town of Meissen, Germany, in the early 18th century. It is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of European porcelain and has a long and fascinating history.

The story of Meissen porcelain begins in 1708, when the ruler of Saxony, Augustus the Strong, ordered the establishment of a porcelain factory in the town of Meissen. The factory was founded by a group of artisans led by Johann Friedrich Bottger, who had been searching for a way to make true porcelain for many years while trying to make heat resistant crucibles for goldmaking. Bottger had been imprisoned by Augustus for failing to deliver on a promise to produce gold from base metals. He was eventually released and put to work on the gold project.

For nearly six years, Böttger experimented desperately. Although unable to produce gold, he did manage to make another more...

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Meissen figure of a girl with flower basket with crossed swords…

Meissen Girl with Flower Basket Figurine

Meissen figure of a girl with flower basket with crossed swords stamp to the base. Condition fair, restoration to the hand. Height 13 cm

A pair of Meissen figures, German, 19th century, 26.5 cm high…

Meissen Figures, 19th Century, German (2)

A pair of Meissen figures, German, 19th century, 26.5 cm high (2)

A Meissen model of Count Bruhl's Tailor, 20th century, after…

Meissen Count Bruhl's Tailor Figurine

A Meissen model of Count Bruhl's Tailor, 20th century, after the original model by Kaendler. A jovial gentleman in a floral frockcoat carrying a pretzel, with a pail of kids on his back and riding a billy goat with an iron in its mouth; with crossed…

A Meissen sea urchin trinket box. The white cylindrical box…

Meissen Sea Urchin Trinket Box

A Meissen sea urchin trinket box. The white cylindrical box moulded with opposite spiral floral motifs; with Meissen backstamp underside, impressed marks and numerals 52087. Height 8 cm. Diameter 9.5 cm

Meissen Allegory of Winter figure group on a rococo base,…

Meissen Winter Allegory Figure Group

Meissen Allegory of Winter figure group on a rococo base, standing around a pedestal with fire. Blue crossed sword stamp to the base with incised mark '245'. Condition good to fair, early loss to one finger. Height 9 cm

Meissen floral encrusted mirror with crossed blue swords,…

Floral Cherub Mirror with Blue Swords

Meissen floral encrusted mirror with crossed blue swords, having applied cherub figures, with a timber backing. Condition fair to poor, one cherub missing wings. Height 33.5 cm

Meissen Gotzkowsky relief charger having a petal shaped edge,…

Meissen Relief Charger with Floral Design

Meissen Gotzkowsky relief charger having a petal shaped edge, the flange & centre are decorated with molded foliate relief design & painted with natural flowers & with a gold painted rim. Blue crossed sword stamp to the base. Condition good, minor wear to…

Meissen painted plaque of Penitent Magdalene depicting a…

Meissen Magdalene Plaque in Gilt Frame

Meissen painted plaque of Penitent Magdalene depicting a mourning semi clad reclining Magdalene reading in a forest with a cremation urn, set in a gilt frame, & having blue crossed swords to verso. Condition good, minor tarnishing to the frame. Length 13…

Meissen porcelain meat platter oval form with crosshatched…

Meissen Oval Meat Platter with Crosshatched Border (55cm)

Meissen porcelain meat platter oval form with crosshatched border in relief 55 cm (length)

A Meissen blanc de chine figure of an Eastern princesses on a…

Meissen Blanc de Chine Figure of Eastern Princess on Camel

A Meissen blanc de chine figure of an Eastern princesses on a camel, emblematic of Asia, from the Four Continents modelled by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, late 18th century, blue cross swords and star mark, 23 cm high

Meissen late 19th century figure of a Gent holding a basket & a…

Meissen Gentleman Figure with Basket and Flowers

Meissen late 19th century figure of a Gent holding a basket & a bouquet of flowers, standing against a pedestal. Condition fair, restored, damage to the hands, jackets, tassels, & some chips. Height 48.5 cm

A Meissen oblong platter 38 cm x 22 cm

Meissen Platter - 38cm x 22cm

A Meissen oblong platter 38 cm x 22 cm

A Meissen tea caddy

Meissen Tea Caddy

A Meissen tea caddy

Meissen hand painted lidded trinket box, with floral decoration,…

Hand-Painted Meissen Floral Trinket Box with Lid

Meissen hand painted lidded trinket box, with floral decoration, Diameter 7.5 cm approx

Meissen sweetmeat with putti

Putti Sweetmeat Dish

Meissen sweetmeat with putti

Three German porcelain models of parrots, 19th/20th century,…

Meissen Parrot Trio on Tree-Stumps

Three German porcelain models of parrots, 19th/20th century, each naturalistically modelled with brightly coloured plumage, perched on a tree-stump, with blue crossed swords mark for Meissen to base, (A/F) (3). Approx. Height 34 cm

Halcyon Days enamel pill box with squirrel design together with…

Enamel, Meissen, and Spanish Trinket Boxes

Halcyon Days enamel pill box with squirrel design together with a hand painted Meissen lidded trinket box and one other Spanish trinket box, as inspected

A fine Meissen porcelain desk set, 20th century, comprising a…

Meissen Porcelain Dragon Desk Set

A fine Meissen porcelain desk set, 20th century, comprising a rectangular desk tray with canted corners, a paper box, blotter and two square lidded ink wells, decorated in the blue dragon pattern with iron red flaming clouds and patterned borders upon a…

A pair of Meissen (?) figural candlesticks. Height 20 cm each

Meissen Figural Candlesticks, 20 cm Height (Pair)

A pair of Meissen (?) figural candlesticks. Height 20 cm each

A Meissen teapot featuring painted hunting scenes on a white…

Meissen Hunting Scene Teapot

A Meissen teapot featuring painted hunting scenes on a white ground with gilt accents, bird spout and flower finial, c.1800, with a British antique Dealer's Association sticker. Height 12 cm

A Meissen German porcelain mirror with applied cherubs and…

Meissen Porcelain Mirror with Cherubs and Lady Portrait

A Meissen German porcelain mirror with applied cherubs and flowers and fine hand painted portrait of a lady, 19th century. 75 x 45 cm

A supurb pair of monumental Meissen 3 sectional urns, 19th…

Monumental Meissen Urns, 19th Century - Pair

A supurb pair of monumental Meissen 3 sectional urns, 19th century. 90 cm each

Pair of Meissen German porcelain candlesticks, circa 1830s. 59…

Meissen Porcelain Candlesticks, 1830s

Pair of Meissen German porcelain candlesticks, circa 1830s. 59 cm

A Meissen porcelain figural candelabra, late 19th century, the…

Meissen Porcelain Figural Candelabra, Late 19th Century

A Meissen porcelain figural candelabra, late 19th century, the flower encrusted central column supporting five foliate arms, the lower section modelled with putto amongst coloured flowers, crossed swords mark in under glaze blue, impressed numbers and…

Antique French porcelain blue bird, Meissen mark, approx 15 cm…

Meissen Blue Bird Porcelain Figurine, Antique

Antique French porcelain blue bird, Meissen mark, approx 15 cm high

Meissen porcelain 'Cheeky Maid' figurine, height 17 cm approx

"Cheeky Maid" Meissen Porcelain Figurine (17 cm)

Meissen porcelain 'Cheeky Maid' figurine, height 17 cm approx

A Meissen white glazed porcelain figure of a bird, 19th century,…

Meissen and Parrot Porcelain Figures

A Meissen white glazed porcelain figure of a bird, 19th century, together with a white porcelain figure of a parrot, the largest 36.5 cm high. Provenance: Property from the collection of the late Margaret (Maggie) Lockwood

A Meissen octagonal sugar box and associated cover, circa 1725,…

Meissen Octagonal Sugar Box with Animal and Oriental Decor

A Meissen octagonal sugar box and associated cover, circa 1725, decorated with animals and Oriental gentlemen, blue KPM mark

A Meissen figure of a girl feeding chickens, 12 cm high, and a…

Meissen Girl and Cupid Figures with Blue Marks

A Meissen figure of a girl feeding chickens, 12 cm high, and a figure of a Cupid 13 cm high, both with blue crossed swords marks

19th century Meissen lidded box

Meissen 19th Century Lidded Box

19th century Meissen lidded box

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of a camel, approx 17 cm high

Meissen Porcelain Camel Figurine

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of a camel, approx 17 cm high

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of a giraffe, approx 21 cm high

Meissen Giraffe Figure

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of a giraffe, approx 21 cm high

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Cupid as a beggar, approx…

Meissen Porcelain Beggar Cupid Figure

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Cupid as a beggar, approx 21 cm high

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Blacksmith forging a heart,…

Meissen Porcelain Blacksmith Forging Heart Figure

Antique Meissen porcelain figure of Blacksmith forging a heart, approx 20 cm high

A pair of Meissen figured sweet meat baskets. 13 cm high.

Meissen Sweet Meat Baskets - Figured Pair

A pair of Meissen figured sweet meat baskets. 13 cm high.

A Meissen figure, with cross batten marks. 10 cm high.

Meissen Figure with Cross Batten Marks, 10 cm

A Meissen figure, with cross batten marks. 10 cm high.

A pair of 18th century Meissen candlesticks with rococo…

18th Century Meissen Rococo Candlesticks with Figures

A pair of 18th century Meissen candlesticks with rococo decoration. Each contains an arbour with figures in period costume. Cross batten mark with impressed 2689 mark. Modelled after Johann Joachim Kaendler. Circa 1746.

Early Meissen lidded trinket box with gilt and floral…

Meissen Floral Gilt Lidded Trinket Box

Early Meissen lidded trinket box with gilt and floral decoration, 8 cm diameter

Meissen late 19th century Magpie figure with blue crossed…

Meissen Magpie Figure by Kändler, Late 19th Century

Meissen late 19th century Magpie figure with blue crossed swords, incised 62, after the model by J.J. Kändler, right, the tail raised & squawking, with a black & white body, blue & green wing & tail feathers, on high tree-stump base applied with foliage.…

Pair of Meissen bird figurines 17 cm high approx.

Meissen Bird Figurines (17cm)

Pair of Meissen bird figurines 17 cm high approx.

Meissen bird figurine as inspected, 21 cm high

Meissen Bird Figurine, 21cm High

Meissen bird figurine as inspected, 21 cm high

A pair of Meissen urns, of mid 18th century, the centre…

Meissen Romantic Urns with Floral Ornaments and Restorations

A pair of Meissen urns, of mid 18th century, the centre decorated with a Romantic scene, the sides ornemented with high relief flowers. The openwork lid decorated with flowers and finial designed as a bouquet. Both with damages to the flowers or lid and…

A 20th century Meissen Angel figurine, the amor holding a…

Meissen Angel with Broken Heart Figurine

A 20th century Meissen Angel figurine, the amor holding a broken heart in his hands. Height 13.5 cm. Good condition

A 19th century Meissen porcelain figurine depicting a young…

Meissen Dandy Corkscrew Figurine

A 19th century Meissen porcelain figurine depicting a young dandy pulling corks from bottles. Crossed sword mark under the base. Height 20 cm

Meissen, reticulated porcelain basket, of rocaille-moulded…

Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Flower Basket

Meissen, reticulated porcelain basket, of rocaille-moulded lozenge form encrusted with flowers, the interior painted with flowers, the branch-form handles sweeping down to form the feet, with blue crossed swords mark to underside, height 17 cm width 41.5…

Meissen, porcelain figure of 'The Racegoers Companion' late…

Meissen Porcelain Figure of Racegoer Companion

Meissen, porcelain figure of 'The Racegoers Companion' late 19th century, modelled standing, holding a race card in one hand, her other hand in a muff, she wears an elaborate lace hat, with blue crossed swords mark to underside, incised 'D66', restored…

Paris Porcelain boat shaped inkwell modelled as a young man…

Paris Porcelain Boat Shaped Inkwell with Lion Figurehead

Paris Porcelain boat shaped inkwell modelled as a young man leisurely steering a boat painted with butterflies & having a lion figurehead. The removable gilt metal bow having two hinged compartments & finely engraved with various insects, all mounted on a…

A pair of Meissen porcelain 'Schneeballen' baluster form urn…

Meissen Porcelain Schneeballen Urn with Blossom Decoration

A pair of Meissen porcelain 'Schneeballen' baluster form urn and covers, German late 19th century, encrusted allover with blosson flower heads, the handles formed as entwined branches with applied berries and floral blooms, factory mark to base, 45 cm high

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with…

Meissen Platter with Exotic Birds and Butterflies

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with butterflies, pheasants and exotic birds, 51 cm diameter

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with…

Meissen Platter with Exotic Birds and Butterflies

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with butterflies, pheasants and exotic birds, 46 cm diameter

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with…

Meissen Platter with Birds and Butterflies

A Meissen platter, German 19th century, decorated with butterflies, pheasants and exotic birds, 39 cm diameter

A European chinoiserie 'Nodding Head' figurine in the Meissen…

European Meissen-Style Nodding Head Chinoiserie Figurine

A European chinoiserie 'Nodding Head' figurine in the Meissen manner, the woman with articulated head and hands sits cross-legged wearing floral patterned robes. Height 12 cm

19th century Meissen group figure in porcelain (tail to bull…

Meissen Porcelain Bullfight Group Figure (A/F)

19th century Meissen group figure in porcelain (tail to bull A/F)

Large Meissen figure of lady reading, with fan. 24,5 cm high.

Meissen Lady Reading with Fan

Large Meissen figure of lady reading, with fan. 24,5 cm high.

Meissen figure of man in a brown tunic, 18 cm high, blue…

Meissen Man in Brown Tunic Figure

Meissen figure of man in a brown tunic, 18 cm high, blue crossed swords mark to base.

Meissen figure of girl with basket, small losses, 16 cm high.

Meissen Girl with Basket Figure, 16 cm

Meissen figure of girl with basket, small losses, 16 cm high.

Meissen cherub figure 'Un Me Suffit' by Michael Victor Acier…

Meissen Cherub Figure with Flaming Heart

Meissen cherub figure 'Un Me Suffit' by Michael Victor Acier admires a single flaming heart with the motto 'Un Me Suffit' (one is Enough). Covered with a pink colored silk cloth, standing by a circular podium decorated with flower wreath & holding a…

A pair of Sitzendorf porcelain Meissen style wall brackets with…

Sitzendorf Meissen Style Wall Brackets with Mirrors and Sconces

A pair of Sitzendorf porcelain Meissen style wall brackets with sconces and mirrors, German, circa 1900, 28 cm high

Small Meissen figure of man with black hat, standing by column.…

Meissen Man with Black Hat Figure

Small Meissen figure of man with black hat, standing by column. 17 cm high.

Meissen figure of flower girl, restored. 19.5 cm high.

Restored Meissen Flower Girl Figure

Meissen figure of flower girl, restored. 19.5 cm high.

A Meissen porcelain group figure 'The broken eggs', after M.C…

Meissen Porcelain Group Figure "Broken Eggs"

A Meissen porcelain group figure 'The broken eggs', after M.C Acier, 19th century, Typically modelled, polychrome and gilt painted, blue crossed sword mark to base, 24.5 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figure, 'Feeding Pigeons', late 19th…

Meissen Porcelain Figure: Feeding Pigeons

A Meissen porcelain figure, 'Feeding Pigeons', late 19th century, polychrome painted, impressed F75 55 and crossed sword mark, 27 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figure of a young gallant, 19th century,…

Meissen Porcelain Young Gallant Figure, 19th Century

A Meissen porcelain figure of a young gallant, 19th century, polychrome painted, star beneath crossed sword mark, 25 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figure of a young gentleman feeding a Puppy…

Meissen Porcelain Figure: Gentleman Feeding Puppy Treats

A Meissen porcelain figure of a young gentleman feeding a Puppy Treats, polychrome painted, F97 55 crossed sword mark, 26 cm high

A pair of early 20th century white Meissen models of cockerels,…

Pair of Meissen Cockerel Models, Early 20th Century

A pair of early 20th century white Meissen models of cockerels, each on a circular base with raised foliate and blue cross baton marks. 29 cm high.

Good pair of Meissen figures, ladies at the dressing table,both…

Meissen Ladies at Dressing Table

Good pair of Meissen figures, ladies at the dressing table,both with blue crossed swords to base.

Large Meissen figure group - Sea People, as inspected

Meissen Sea People Figure Group

Large Meissen figure group - Sea People, as inspected

A Meissen Ming dragon desk set, comprising tray and two…

Meissen Ming Dragon Desk Set

A Meissen Ming dragon desk set, comprising tray and two inkwells, length 21 cm (tray)

Meissen 18th century grape harvester by Michel Victor Acier…

Meissen Grape Harvester Figurine by Michel Victor Acier

Meissen 18th century grape harvester by Michel Victor Acier mark to back, puce K to base. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 13.5 cm

Meissen 18th century Marcolini blanc de chine figure by Michel…

Marcolini Blanc de Chine Figure of Noble Girl with Cat

Meissen 18th century Marcolini blanc de chine figure by Michel Victor Acier of a seated noble girl feeding her pet cat. Condition good to fair slight loss to lace work, spoon missing, part of ribbons lacking. Height 13.3 cm

A small Meissen blanc de chine figure of a Perched Robin,…

Perched Robin Blanc de Chine Figure

A small Meissen blanc de chine figure of a Perched Robin, height 12 cm

A Meissen figure of small boy draped in a lilac sash, circa…

Meissen Lilac-Sashed Boy Figure, 1860

A Meissen figure of small boy draped in a lilac sash, circa 1860, 12 cm high

A Meissen figure of a young maiden wearing a lilac costume,…

Meissen Maiden in Lilac Dress

A Meissen figure of a young maiden wearing a lilac costume, 19th century, 16 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figural group depicting three cherubs,…

Meissen Porcelain Cherub Trio

A Meissen porcelain figural group depicting three cherubs, German, 19th century, 23 cm high

A Meissen figural group depicting four young musicians and…

Meissen Conductor and Musicians Figurine

A Meissen figural group depicting four young musicians and acentral conductor, 19th century, 15 cm high

A Meissen porcelain comport, openwork rim with blue flower…

Meissen Porcelain Openwork Comport with Blue Flowers

A Meissen porcelain comport, openwork rim with blue flower design. Height 22 cm. Diameter 26.5 cm.

Meissen 19th century platter with meat strainer, hand painted…

Meissen Hand-Painted Platter with Meat Strainer and Gilt Edge

Meissen 19th century platter with meat strainer, hand painted with birds and butterflies in a pond scene surrounded by an ornate gilt edge, both pieces with blue crossed swords mark and impressed numbers to base, 55 cm, 26 cm

A pair of Meissen gentleman and lady Gardener figurines, mid…

Meissen Gardener Figurines, 19th Century, Blue and White

A pair of Meissen gentleman and lady Gardener figurines, mid 19th century, pattern B 65, with additional numbers apparently 168, originally modelled by Johann Carl Schoenheit about 1765, the well modelled pair in blue and white colours with gilt…

Early 19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a…

Meissen Porcelain Gentleman with Sheep Figure

Early 19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a gentleman standing beside a tree trunk with hat and sheep at his feet, in rich tones of ink, green and yellow, a/f, underglaze crossed sword marks to base, height 27 cm

A Meissen starling group, circa 1900, 11 cm high

Meissen Starling Group, Circa 1900, 11cm High

A Meissen starling group, circa 1900, 11 cm high

A pair of Meissen blue and white figural salts, circa 1870, 13…

Meissen Blue and White Figural Salts, Circa 1870

A pair of Meissen blue and white figural salts, circa 1870, 13 cm high

A Meissen covent garden figure, 10.5 cm high

Meissen Covent Garden Figure - 10.5 cm

A Meissen covent garden figure, 10.5 cm high

A Meissen four seasons group, circa 1860, 15 cm high

Meissen Four Seasons Group, Circa 1860

A Meissen four seasons group, circa 1860, 15 cm high

Two Meissen cupid figures, 10.5 and 10 cm high

Pair of Meissen Cupid Figures

Two Meissen cupid figures, 10.5 and 10 cm high

A Meissen figure group lovers, circa 1860, 16 cm high

Meissen Lovers Figure Group, 1860

A Meissen figure group lovers, circa 1860, 16 cm high

A Meissen porcelain platter, circa 1880, oval in form, hand…

Exotic Bird and Butterfly Meissen Porcelain Platter

A Meissen porcelain platter, circa 1880, oval in form, hand painted with exotic birds to centre, and butterfly designs to rim, blue under glazed blue double sword mark to underside, 45 cm wide

Meissen porcelain matchbox, with blue & white decoration

Blue & White Meissen Porcelain Matchbox

Meissen porcelain matchbox, with blue & white decoration

A German Meissen porcelain figure group of four children…

Meissen Porcelain Children with Flowers

A German Meissen porcelain figure group of four children holding flowers, 19th century, blue crossed swords mark, 28 cm high

A pair of Meissen porcelain figures of an 18th century gallant…

Meissen porcelain 18th century gallant figures, 34 cm high

A pair of Meissen porcelain figures of an 18th century gallant and his companion, late 19th century, 34 cm high

Meissen late 19th century Magpie figure with blue crossed…

Meissen Magpie Figure by J.J. Kandler, 19th Century

Meissen late 19th century Magpie figure with blue crossed swords, incised 62, after the model by J.J. Kandler, right, the tail raised & squawking, with a black & white body, blue & green wing & tail feathers, on high tree-stump base applied with foliage,…

Meissen figure of a boy with flowers standing against a tree…

Meissen Boy with Flowers Figure

Meissen figure of a boy with flowers standing against a tree stump, semi clad with a green cloth & holding a flower in one hand & a basket of flowers in the other. Stamped to the base. Height 13.2 cm

A Meissen flower seller figure from 'The Cries of Paris', circa…

Meissen Flower Seller Figure from 'The Cries of Paris'

A Meissen flower seller figure from 'The Cries of Paris', circa 1780, after the 1740s model by Peter Reinicke, the seller in a green bodice and striped skirt a basket across her left arm and balancing a basket of flowers on her head, blue crossed marks…

A Meissen figural group, 'The Abduction of Persephone', mid…

Meissen Figural Group: Abduction of Persephone

A Meissen figural group, 'The Abduction of Persephone', mid 19th century, Hades in a purple robe scattered with gilt stars carrying the struggling Persephone across his shoulder, supported on a tree trunk and rocaille base; blue crossed sword mark…

Meissen German porcelain tazza with pierced rim on stand

Meissen Porcelain Tazza on Stand with Pierced Rim

Meissen German porcelain tazza with pierced rim on stand

A fine German Meissen figure modelled of a classical lady and…

Meissen Classical Couple with Lamb on Rock Base

A fine German Meissen figure modelled of a classical lady and gent seated on a naturalistic rock base with lamb, 20 cm high

A rare pair of 18th century Meissen figures with under glaze…

Meissen Figures: Young Musician and Lady with Lamb

A rare pair of 18th century Meissen figures with under glaze blue cross sword mark. The young musician with dog and the young lady with lamb, 13 cm high