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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A Meissen porcelain figural group, model G20, 19th century,…

Meissen Figural Group: Male, Female, and Lamb

A Meissen porcelain figural group, model G20, 19th century, modelled as a male and female feeding a lamb, on a naturalistic base, underglaze blue crossed swords, impressed 120 and inscribed G20 to underside of base, 19 cm high, the base 14.5 cm wide

A matched set of five Meissen duos in various patterns, but a…

Meissen Matched Set: Five Duos in Coordinated Patterns

A matched set of five Meissen duos in various patterns, but a matched shape and set

Meissen 'Frederick Augustus III of Saxony' service with blue…

Meissen Blue Bird and Fruit Service

Meissen 'Frederick Augustus III of Saxony' service with blue border & painted with birds, flowers & fruit. Marked with crossed swords to the base, circa 1777, diameter 21.5 cm

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,…

A Meissen porcelain perfume bottle, in the form of a man…

Meissen Porcelain Man with Dog Perfume Bottle

A Meissen porcelain perfume bottle, in the form of a man holding a dog under his arm in red breeches and yellow cuffed and collared white coat. German 19th century. Height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, decorative Arts, Melbourne, 2001

A Meissen porcelain allegorical figural group of the Arts 18th…

Meissen Porcelain Arts Figural Group

A Meissen porcelain allegorical figural group of the Arts 18th century modelled with three brightly draped putti surrounded by objects representing the arts. Underglaze mark to base 24 cm high

A Continental porcelain pair in the Meissen style, circa 1860s,…

Meissen-style Continental Porcelain Pair with Pug Dog Stoppers

A Continental porcelain pair in the Meissen style, circa 1860s, with Helena Wulfsohn Augustus Rex marks, the male and female figures exquisitely attired in floral skirts and frock coats, both with pug dogs under their arms, the heads and chains serving as…

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.

A Meissen figure of Minerva standing in period costume complete…

Meissen Minerva Figure with Helmet and Shield

A Meissen figure of Minerva standing in period costume complete with feathered helmet (chip) and Imperial shield, blue crossed double sword mark, incised and painted numeral marks to base 29 cm high, 14 cm wide

A rare Art Deco Meissen porcelain harlequin figure, circa 1920.…

Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Harlequin Figure

A rare Art Deco Meissen porcelain harlequin figure, circa 1920. Modelled in a crouching pose in costume with mask and holding baton, loss to baton, 27 cm high

A Meissen porcelain figure of an angel mid 19th century…

Meissen Porcelain Angel Figure with Bird Nest

A Meissen porcelain figure of an angel mid 19th century depicting a winged angel attending to a bird's nest blue crossed swords mark to base, height 40 cm

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 mustard pot circa 1740, with a branch handle,…

Meissen Mustard Pot with European Flowers (9 words)

A Meissen mustard pot circa 1740, with a branch handle, decorated with European flowers, crossed swords mark. Height 9.5 cm

A Meissen scent bottle, 19th century, the petite bottle…

Meissen Scent Bottle with Woman and Dog Stopper

A Meissen scent bottle, 19th century, the petite bottle modelled as a young woman in 18th century dress with a stripe and floral skirt, and mauve blue bodice, holding a large dog with a chain and collar, its head forming the stopper of the bottle; crossed…

Meissen ceramic cupid & dragon figure, standing cupid with…

Meissen Ceramic Cupid & Dragon Figure, 23cm with Blue Mark

Meissen ceramic cupid & dragon figure, standing cupid with coiling dragon to foot, on circular base, blue mark to base, height 23 cm small chip to bottom edge

Meissen porcelain Macaw parrot figurine, perched on a tree…

Meissen Porcelain Macaw Figurine on Tree Stump (8 words)

Meissen porcelain Macaw parrot figurine, perched on a tree stump with green leaves and flowers, height 19.5 cm

Late 19th century Meissen plaque of St Cecelia, length 17 cm

Meissen St. Cecelia Plaque, Late 19th Century

Late 19th century Meissen plaque of St Cecelia, length 17 cm

Meissen porcelain figure group, 'The Decisive Choice' after the…

"Decisive Choice" Meissen Porcelain Figure Group

Meissen porcelain figure group, 'The Decisive Choice' after the model by J.C. Schonheit, modelled as a young woman being courted by a lover as another is spurned, on an oval base molded and gilt with acanthus stiff-leaf tips, blue crossed swords mark to…

Two small Meissen porcelain winged figures of Harlequin and…

Meissen Porcelain Harlequin and Columbine Figures, German circa 1750

Two small Meissen porcelain winged figures of Harlequin and Columbine, German circa 1750, blue crossed swords mark,, 8.5 cm high, bases 3 cm wide

Two Meissen porcelain figure groups, 19th century, Boreas and…

Meissen porcelain figure groups: Boreas, Oreithyia, and Amorous Couple

Two Meissen porcelain figure groups, 19th century, Boreas and Oreithyia, model 990, and an amorous couple, apparently model 191, crossed sword marks and incised model numbers to each base, the largest 23 cm high

A rare Meissen figural group under a glass dome

Meissen Figural Group Under Glass Dome

A rare Meissen figural group under a glass dome

A good 18th century Meissen porcelain lidded jug with scroll…

Meissen Porcelain Jug with Gilt Ormolu Mounts

A good 18th century Meissen porcelain lidded jug with scroll handle and gilt ormolu mounts. The baluster body painted with figures fishing in a harbour landscape scene and random floral sprays. Mask figurehead spout. C. 1745. Height 29.5 cm

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.

Meissen German porcelain tea and coffee ware, 20th century, (38…

Meissen Porcelain Tea & Coffee Set, 38 Pieces

Meissen German porcelain tea and coffee ware, 20th century, (38 pieces), blue crossed swords mark to base

Good Meissen three piece coffee set

Meissen Coffee Trio Set

Good Meissen three piece coffee set

A Meissen porcelain hot milk jug, circa 1740, of baluster form…

A Meissen porcelain hot milk jug, circa 1740, of baluster form with a wishbone handle and acanthus thumbpiece, gilded spout, all on a turquoise ground, hand painted with reserves of harbour scenes, the cover decorated uniformly, underglazed blue crossed…

A Meissen teapot, circa 1750, bullet shaped with scroll capped…

1750 Meissen Teapot with Peasant Scene

A Meissen teapot, circa 1750, bullet shaped with scroll capped handle and dragon spout, the cover with a strawberry finial, painted in colours, peasants dancing and drinking, underglaze blue crossed swords mark, height 10.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's,…

Meissen late 19th century allegorical of Summer figural group…

Meissen Summer Figural Group

Meissen late 19th century allegorical of Summer figural group presenting four putties representing summer, with inscribed marks to the base. Some losses to the wheat & leaves. Length - 18 cm

A Meissen Dresden dragon decorated desk set,19th century,…

Meissen Dresden Dragon Desk Set

A Meissen Dresden dragon decorated desk set,19th century, comprising of two inkwells, a paper blotter and a pen stand on a matching tray, gilded and decorated with blue dragons and red flame motifs, with the blue Meissen crossed swords marks to the…

A Meissen Marcolini Period figural group of three Bacchanalian…

Meissen Bacchanalian Putti Figural Group, Marcolini Period

A Meissen Marcolini Period figural group of three Bacchanalian putti, incised crossed swords and number 1898, circa 1800. 23 cm high

A Meissen Marcolini period hand painted cabbage form tureen,…

Meissen Cabbage Tureen with Gilt Trim and Marked Base

A Meissen Marcolini period hand painted cabbage form tureen, circa 1774-1817 richly decorated with gilt-trimmed leaves, marked to base in underglaze blue with crossed swords over a star, 16 cm high and 16 cm diameter

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…

Fine late 19th century Meissen figure of a map seller, approx…

Late 19th Century Meissen Map Seller Figure

Fine late 19th century Meissen figure of a map seller, approx 18 cm high

Three various Meissen figures. Candelabra, four branches…

Three Meissen Figures with Damage and Restorations

Three various Meissen figures. Candelabra, four branches supported by man with dog at foot; another near matching single candlestick, woman with fruit; & seated woman figure. All damaged with older restorations. All probably 19th century.height 52 cm, 35…

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 pair of Meissen porcelain Malabar figures, model 1576, 19th…

Meissen Porcelain Malabar Musicians, 19th Century

A pair of Meissen porcelain Malabar figures, model 1576, 19th century, original design by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, modelled as male and female musicians, underglazed blue crossed swords and incised number to underside of female figure, 17 cm high, the…

A Meissen porcelain figure, the merchant, by Johann Kaendler,…

Meissen Porcelain Merchant Figure by Kaendler

A Meissen porcelain figure, the merchant, by Johann Kaendler, model 2654, 19th century, modelled as a seated female noting inventory, bottles and parcels at her feet, underglazed blue crossed swords and inscribed model number to underside of base, 16 cm…

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

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 C20th Meissen Vintner figures on key shaped socles,…

Meissen Vintner Figures on Key-Shaped Socles

A pair of C20th Meissen Vintner figures on key shaped socles, probably after Acier. Height 18 cm

Meissen porcelain figure, of a courting couple with a canine…

Meissen Courting Couple Porcelain Figure

Meissen porcelain figure, of a courting couple with a canine companion, with crossed sword mark to underside and inscribed marks, height 13 cm

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

Meissen antique German porcelain monkey jug in the Toby style,…

Meissen Blue Monkey Jug, 18th/19th Century, 22cm High

Meissen antique German porcelain monkey jug in the Toby style, blue crossed swords mark, 18th/19th century, 22 cm high

Two antique Meissen painted figures depicting a man and a woman…

Meissen Painted Figures in Garden Setting

Two antique Meissen painted figures depicting a man and a woman in a garden setting, each with hand painted decoration to attire, and each on matching decorative base, marked to bases, height 18 cm, each. Loss to man's hat, end of one branch, small losses…

Antique Meissen figural candelabrum by Kaendler figure of a…

Meissen Figural Candelabrum with Dual Lanterns

Antique Meissen figural candelabrum by Kaendler figure of a standing gentleman, supporting a gilt metal leaf form, with ceramic blossoms decoration, gilded base, fitted for electricity to dual lanterns, height 55 cm, total including lamp shades.

Pair of Derby figures Circa 1820 'Welch Tailor and his Wife'…

Derby Figures: Welch Tailor & Wife on Goats

Pair of Derby figures Circa 1820 'Welch Tailor and his Wife' shown riding goats with finely gilt details, Red crown and Batton mark, modelled after a Meissen original, height 14.5 cm. Ex Moorabool Antique Gallery

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

An Ernst Barlach terracotta 'Sleeping Vagabonds' figure group…

Barlach's Sleeping Vagabonds Terracotta Figure Group

An Ernst Barlach terracotta 'Sleeping Vagabonds' figure group of two elderly people asleep on a bench. Stamped 'Bottger Steinzeug' made by Meissen. C.1910 A1072. Length 42 cm

A Meissen porcelain tea pot, circa 1730, of fluted octagonal…

A Meissen porcelain tea pot, circa 1730, of fluted octagonal form, with a scroll handle and a bird's head spout, decorated in the Kakiemon palette with a bird amongst prunus, bamboo and pine, the lid adorned with flowering branch finial, underglazed…

Meissen 19th century 'Europa & the Bull' figure group Europa…

Meissen Europa & Bull Figure Group with Gilded Scallops

Meissen 19th century 'Europa & the Bull' figure group Europa being captivated by Zeus in the form of a beautiful white bull, applied with flowers, a finely woven basket, patterned robes, dreamy facial features & individually painted hairs. The base is…

Meissen hand painted tile in gilt frame featuring children at…

Playful Children Tile in Gilt Frame

Meissen hand painted tile in gilt frame featuring children at play. Dimensions 57 x 17 cm

A large Dresden style urn, early 20th century, the campana urn…

Dresden-style Cupid Urn with Lovers and Fruit Motif

A large Dresden style urn, early 20th century, the campana urn with cupid handles in high relief decorated with transfer scenes of lovers upon a lavishly moulded flower and fruit encrusted ground, crossed sword Meissen type marks underside, impressed and…

A fine Meissen figure, 'The Mason' by Johann Joachin Kandler,…

A fine Meissen figure, 'The Mason' by Johann Joachin Kandler, with his pug dog (minor chip restorations), height 24.5 cm

Meissen, two 'Cries De Paris' porcelain figures, the horn…

Pair of Meissen porcelain 'Cries De Paris' figures

Meissen, two 'Cries De Paris' porcelain figures, the horn Blower and town Crier, 20th century, after the model by Peter Reinicke, each standing before a tree stump on a gilt rocaille base, underglaze blue crossed swords mark to underside and impressed…

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 Meissen porcelain female bird fancier figurine 19th / 20th…

Meissen Porcelain Female Bird Fancier Figurine

A Meissen porcelain female bird fancier figurine 19th / 20th century underglaze blue crossed swords to base, 4.5 cm high

A Meissen porcelain group 19th century, figurative group…

Meissen Porcelain Group: Dogs Attacking Tiger

A Meissen porcelain group 19th century, figurative group depicting dogs attacking a tiger on a naturalistic base blue crossed sword mark to underside 20 cm wide

Meissen antique German porcelain jewellery casket with gilt…

Meissen Porcelain Jewellery Casket with Gilt Mounts (9 words)

Meissen antique German porcelain jewellery casket with gilt metal mounts, early 19th century, 6 cm high, 21 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep

Antique Meissen porcelain figural group marked to base, height…

Meissen Porcelain Figural Group with Restored Hands

Antique Meissen porcelain figural group marked to base, height 21 cm approx restoration to two hands

18th century Meissen lidded cream jug hand painted floral…

Meissen Floral Cream Jug with Lid, 1760

18th century Meissen lidded cream jug hand painted floral decoration, to lid and jug, rococo scroll spout & handle, gilt highlights, applied flower finial, crossed swards mark to base, circa 1760, height 12 cm

Pair of Meissen Statues, German early porcelain statues of…

Meissen Flower Seller Statues with Hand-Painted Flowers

Pair of Meissen Statues, German early porcelain statues of flower sellers decorated with hand painted and applied flowers, height 49 cm (A/F to both)

A Meissen porcelain figure of a putto as St George, late 19th…

Meissen Porcelain St. George Putto Figure

A Meissen porcelain figure of a putto as St George, late 19th century, holding his shield and sword, wearing a breastplate and trampling the dragon, on integral circular plinth, blue crossed swords mark, incised letters. Height 24 cm

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…

A Meissen porcelain figure group, late 19th/20th century, a…

Meissen Porcelain Romantic Pastoral Figure Group

A Meissen porcelain figure group, late 19th/20th century, a romantic pastoral group clustered beneath a tree after the original design by Michel Victor Acier, blue underglaze crossed swords mark, incised 'D.95', red painted 23 to base, 26 cm high

Large Meissen twin handled porcelain urn, with large twin shell…

Meissen Porcelain Urn with Acanthus Handles and Floral Decoration

Large Meissen twin handled porcelain urn, with large twin shell capped acanthus handles, the body hand painted to each side with flowers and foliage, the whole accented with acanthus and various decorative borders, raised on a circular foot, in cobalt and…

A Meissen lettuce form tureen, incised number 650 and…

Meissen Lettuce Tureen, 1830

A Meissen lettuce form tureen, incised number 650 and indistinct blue crossed swords mark, circa 1830. 14 cm diameter

Meissen, centre piece with swan handles heavily gilded rim and…

Meissen Swan Handled Centerpiece with Floral Sprays

Meissen, centre piece with swan handles heavily gilded rim and handles, decorated with floral sprays and mounted on rectangular base, Meissen blue crossed swords stamp and impressed marks to base. Height 21 cm, width 31.5 cm

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

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 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

19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a seated boy…

Meissen Porcelain Tea Boy Figurine

19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a seated boy mixing tea next to a teapot boiling on the fire, in tones of brown, purple and yellow, with gilt accents, blue crossed sword mark to base, height 10.5 cm and length 11 cm

Porcelain figure of shepherd and shepherdess modelled with an…

Meissen Porcelain Shepherd and Shepherdess Figure

Porcelain figure of shepherd and shepherdess modelled with an amorous couple seated at the base of a tree, his hound' at his side, a lamb on her lap, blue crossed swords mark to underside, incised model no. D.19, restored, together with two Meissen…

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 rare Art Deco white Meissen figure of a Stork modelled…

Art Deco Meissen Stork Figure with Waterlilies

A rare Art Deco white Meissen figure of a Stork modelled standing with waterlilies, impressed marks to base W149 and 131, crossed sword mark for post 1924, 21 cm high.

Meissen porcelain figural group, 19th century modelled as two…

Putti Playing War Drum

Meissen porcelain figural group, 19th century modelled as two putti with the accoutrements of war playing with a drum, underglaze blue crossed swords mark (A/F)

Meissen porcelain putti, 19th century modelled as a 'Cupid…

Fettered Cupid Meissen Porcelain Putti

Meissen porcelain putti, 19th century modelled as a 'Cupid fettered', the winged putti's arms and legs bound by rose garland, on a scroll moulded base, underglaze blue cross swords mark, impressed '85', incised 'R723', (A/F). Height 19 cm

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 porcelain figure of a female cherub, late 19th…

Meissen Cherub Coquette Figure, Late 19th Century

A Meissen porcelain figure of a female cherub, late 19th century, after the model by Heinrich Schwabe, dressed as an 18th century coquette with a fan, short dress and flowered robe, on circular plinth, blue crossed swords mark, pressnummer. Height 22 cm

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.…

A Meissen figural group, 'The Drunken Silenus', late 19th…

A Meissen figural group, 'The Drunken Silenus', late 19th century, the slouching figure of Silenus on a donkey supported by a male companion with a seated female reveller holding a basket of grapes all upon a rocaille base picked out in gilt, impressed…

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)

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

19th century Meissen porcelain twin branched wall sconce, in…

Meissen Rococo Twin-Branch Wall Sconce with Flowers and Cupid

19th century Meissen porcelain twin branched wall sconce, in rococo taste, set with two branches and sconces encrusted with flowers, attached to a scrolled acanthus body, painted with floral spray and butterflies, above a cupid holding flowers, in tones…

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…

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…

Meissen early German porcelain statue of an ottoman most likely…

Early Meissen Porcelain Ottoman Statue, 1745-1750

Meissen early German porcelain statue of an ottoman most likely by J. J. Kandlar, circa 1745-1750, rare, faint blue factory mark to base, 16 cm high.

18th century Meissen porcelain oval platter the rim with 'New…

Meissen Deutsch Blumen Oval Platter, 1760

18th century Meissen porcelain oval platter the rim with 'New Ozier' moulding, painted with scattered groups of Deutsch Blumen. Crossed swords mark, circa 1760, length 35 cm

Large Meissen pair kestrel group figure, 2 kestrels resting on…

Meissen Kestrel Pair Figure on Rock Base

Large Meissen pair kestrel group figure, 2 kestrels resting on a rock. Marked to base. Height 33 cm (flaw to one beak)

Meissen porcelain figural group, 19th century modelled as two…

Putti at Play with War Accoutrements

Meissen porcelain figural group, 19th century modelled as two putti playing with the accoutrements of war with a cannon, underglaze blue crossed swords mark (A/F). Height 14 cm

Antique 19th century Meissen tureen with handpainted swan &…

19th Century Meissen Swan Tureen with Gilt Highlights

Antique 19th century Meissen tureen with handpainted swan & other water bird decoration and gilt highlights, 35 cm wide approx.

A Meissen figure of 18th century lady. Modelled of a lady…

Meissen and Berlin Figurines

A Meissen figure of 18th century lady. Modelled of a lady wearing purple hat and shawl holding flower on acircular gilt base. 19 cm high. Together with a Berlin blanc de chine figure, modelled gentleman with a dog at his feet. 17 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 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

A similar pair of Meissen porcelain figural candelabra, model…

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figural Candelabra

A similar pair of Meissen porcelain figural candelabra, model 945 & 986, late 19th century, each with a central male figure set in front of a three sconce candelabra with scrolling floral encrusted arms, blue underglazed crossed swords, incised and…

Meissen figure of a gallant (1924-1934) elaborately crafted and…

Meissen Gallant with Dogs Figurine

Meissen figure of a gallant (1924-1934) elaborately crafted and featuring a shoeless gallant holding a stick behind back and playing with his three dogs and sitting on a scolled base with gilt highlights. Marked with Meissen cross swords to base, height…

Meissen figures 'Ring A Roses' circa 1850 (1 finger missing)

1850 Meissen 'Ring A Roses' Figure (1 Finger Missing)

Meissen figures 'Ring A Roses' circa 1850 (1 finger missing)