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 late 18th century Meissen porcelain teapot with scroll handle,…

Meissen Kakiemon Style Teapot with Dragon Spout

A late 18th century Meissen porcelain teapot with scroll handle, dragon spout and relief flowers to lid. The shaped body decorated in Kakiemon style. Lid chipped. Height 13 cm

A mid 18th century Meissen porcelain fat bodied baluster jug…

Meissen Porcelain Floral Jug with Branch Handles

A mid 18th century Meissen porcelain fat bodied baluster jug with entwined branch handles and painted floral spray decoration. C. 1775. Height 22 cm

Meissen gilt and floral decorated comport. Height 18 diameter…

Gilt and Floral Meissen Comport (18x28cm)

Meissen gilt and floral decorated comport. Height 18 diameter 28 cm

A 19th century Meissen style porcelain wall plaque, a…

Daydreaming Musician Porcelain Wall Plaque

A 19th century Meissen style porcelain wall plaque, a sculptural portrait in relief of a daydreaming musician, in ebonised wood frame, (loose in frame). Diameter 30 cm.

Meissen German porcelain figure of 'The Flower Seller', height…

Meissen Porcelain Flower Seller Figure - 12cm

Meissen German porcelain figure of 'The Flower Seller', height 12 cm

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

Meissen Motto child late 19th century Meissen motto child with…

Meissen Love Child Figurine

Meissen Motto child late 19th century Meissen motto child with allegory of love 'Un mesuffit' modelled originally by Michael Victor Acier, painted cross sword mark, impressed number 125 and painters numeral, height 15 cm

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 pair of Meissen porcelain cups & saucers with flower and…

Meissen Porcelain Cups & Saucers with Floral & Courting Scenes

A pair of Meissen porcelain cups & saucers with flower and courting scene detail

A Meissen porcelain Pug playing, length 5 cm

Meissen Pug Porcelain Figurine

A Meissen porcelain Pug playing, length 5 cm

A Meissen porcelain Pug Scratching, height 3.5 cm

Meissen Pug Scratching Porcelain Figurine

A Meissen porcelain Pug Scratching, height 3.5 cm

Large Meissen blue and white onion pattern tureen and cover,…

Meissen Onion Pattern Tureen with Acanthus Handles

Large Meissen blue and white onion pattern tureen and cover, with swirled acanthus finial, above lobed body, in onion pattern, flanked by acanthus leaf handles, 25 cm x 35 cm

'Monkey Band' group of ten assorted German porcelain statues…

Assorted German Porcelain Monkey Band with Music Stand

'Monkey Band' group of ten assorted German porcelain statues plus a music stand, various factories, predominantly Meissen, 19th/20th century, (11 items), the largest 15.5 cm high

Meissen white porcelain figure of a cupid in disguise as a…

Meissen Porcelain Cupid Street Vendor, 1750

Meissen white porcelain figure of a cupid in disguise as a street vendor, modelled by Kaendler. Dressed in a short jacket & skirt, holding a basket of confectionary in left hand, a large jar on his head. Blue mark to side of tree trunk, circa 1750.…

18th century porcelain figure Columbine with dove attributed to…

Meissen Porcelain Columbine Figure with Dove

18th century porcelain figure Columbine with dove attributed to Meissen, feint crossed swords mark, circa 1760. 12.5 cm high, some restoration. Ex Moorabool Antiques.

A Meissen Deutsche Blumen small teabowl and saucer circa 1750

Meissen Deutsche Blumen Teabowl & Saucer (1750)

A Meissen Deutsche Blumen small teabowl and saucer circa 1750

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

Meissen figure of a Marabou, modelled by Paul Walther…

Meissen Marabou Figure by Paul Walther

Meissen figure of a Marabou, modelled by Paul Walther (1876-1933), with underglaze cobalt crossed sword mark & incised model No.'W149.' height 21 cm. Provenance: Estate late John Schaeffer.

Antique 19th century Meissen lidded soup tureen with cherub…

Meissen Cherub Soup Tureen with Flora Design - Antique

Antique 19th century Meissen lidded soup tureen with cherub finial, flora design, crossed swords marked to base, 34 cm wide

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 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

19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a young man…

19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a young man standing by a tree stump, holding a rooster under his right arm, in colourful tones with gilt accents, on a rocaille base, blue crossed swords, impressed and painted numbers to base, a/f (repair…

A group of three porcelain figures, Samson of Paris, Meissen…

Porcelain Figures: Samson, Meissen & More

A group of three porcelain figures, Samson of Paris, Meissen and other, 19th/early 20th century, depicting a young man in a blue floral frock coat and breeches by Samson and bearing a faux Derby gold anchor mark; a shepherdess holding a flower, German…

Meissen porcelain suite of two cups and one saucer, pink ground…

Pink Bird & Insect Meissen Porcelain Set

Meissen porcelain suite of two cups and one saucer, pink ground and reserves of birds and insects

Meissen German porcelain inkwell, 19th century, blue crossed…

Meissen Porcelain Inkwell with Blue Crossed Swords Mark

Meissen German porcelain inkwell, 19th century, blue crossed swords mark, 7 cm high, 9 cm diameter

An antique five branch Meissen floral encrusted candelabra

Meissen Floral Candelabra with 5 Branches

An antique five branch Meissen floral encrusted candelabra

Meissen, oval fish platter with gilded scalloped edge,…

Meissen Gilded Floral Fish Platter

Meissen, oval fish platter with gilded scalloped edge, decorated with floral sprays, Meissen blue crossed swords stamp and impressed marks to base

Five assorted German porcelain statues including Meissen and…

Assorted German Porcelain Statues, Meissen and Rosenthal, 19th-20th Century

Five assorted German porcelain statues including Meissen and Rosenthal, 19th and 20th century, (5 items), the largest 21 cm high

A 19th century Meissen porcelain figure, of a woman in 18th…

Meissen Porcelain Woman Playing Spinet Figure

A 19th century Meissen porcelain figure, of a woman in 18th century dress playing a spinet, blue crossed swords mark, impressed numbers and incised marks. Height 12 cm

Schneeballen blanc de chine covered urns with applied floral…

Floral Blanc de Chine Urns in Meissen Style

Schneeballen blanc de chine covered urns with applied floral detail, in the Meissen style. Height 21 cm

A Meissen porcelain pug lying down, length 8 cm

Meissen Porcelain Lying Pug Figurine

A Meissen porcelain pug lying down, length 8 cm

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.

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

A Meissen oblong platter 38 cm x 22 cm

Meissen Platter - 38cm x 22cm

A Meissen oblong platter 38 cm x 22 cm

Meissen 'Blackamoor' antique German porcelain statue, A/F, 19th…

Antique Meissen Blackamoor Porcelain Statue, 19th Century

Meissen 'Blackamoor' antique German porcelain statue, A/F, 19th century, 14.5 cm high

Two porcelain polychrome figures: a Meissen Gardener and a…

Polychrome porcelain figures: Meissen Gardener & Sitzendorf Lady

Two porcelain polychrome figures: a Meissen Gardener and a Sitzendorf lady, 20th century, a gardener boy with a shovel, and a lady in eighteenth century country dress with a posy and a hat; both upon rococo bases; underglaze crossed swords and impressed…

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.

Antique Meissen porcelain blotting paper roller, with pink and…

Meissen Floral Blotting Roller

Antique Meissen porcelain blotting paper roller, with pink and white floral decoration

Meissen blue onion pattern coffee pot and hot water jug, height…

Meissen blue onion pattern coffee pot and hot water jug, height 16 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

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 set of four Meissen porcelain open salts Marcolini period of…

Meissen Porcelain Open Salts, c.1810

A set of four Meissen porcelain open salts Marcolini period of tricorn shape with purple edgings and floral srapy decoration, blue mark, c.1810. Width 9 cm

A Meissen figurine 'Autumn' of a lady, gentleman & goat, height…

Meissen Autumn Figurine with Lady, Gentleman, and Goat

A Meissen figurine 'Autumn' of a lady, gentleman & goat, height 16 cm

Meissen antique German porcelain statue of a seated man with…

Meissen Porcelain Seated Man with Water Pot and Laurel Wreath

Meissen antique German porcelain statue of a seated man with water pot and laurel wreath, 18th/19th century, crossed swords mark to base, 7.5 cm high, 8 cm wide

A Meissen porcelain figurine of a boy feeding geese, circa 1900,…

Boy Feeding Geese Meissen Porcelain Figurine

A Meissen porcelain figurine of a boy feeding geese, circa 1900, a gentrified lad in 18th century dress, feeding geese and chicks from his hat, decorated in pastel colours with gilt highlights, the whole mounted upon a scrolled and gilt base; Meissen…

A Meissen porcelain figurine of a boy with a Spaniel, circa…

Meissen Porcelain Boy Tempting Spaniel Figurine

A Meissen porcelain figurine of a boy with a Spaniel, circa 1900, the boy in rural 18th century dress with hat, kneeling on a rock and tempting a spaniel with bread, decorated in pastel colours and mounted upon a scrolled and gilt base; Meissen marks…

Meissen green Ming Dragon tray with blue crossed swords makers…

Meissen Green Dragon Tray with Blue Mark, 27x22.5cm

Meissen green Ming Dragon tray with blue crossed swords makers mark, 27 cm x 22.5 cm

Pair of Meissen porcelain urns, on three legs and decorated…

Floral Meissen Porcelain Urns on Tri-Legs

Pair of Meissen porcelain urns, on three legs and decorated with floral sprays. (Lids non-extant)

Meissen serving platters, diameter 30 cm and tray, length 50 cm

Meissen Platters and Tray Set - 30cm and 50cm

Meissen serving platters, diameter 30 cm and tray, length 50 cm

Meissen hand painted trinket box, decorated with cherubs and…

Meissen Cherub Trinket Box with Crossed Swords Mark

Meissen hand painted trinket box, decorated with cherubs and gods, crossed swords marks to interior

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 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 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

Five German Meissen style monkey form musicians each figure…

Set of Five Meissen Style Monkey Musicians

Five German Meissen style monkey form musicians each figure with cobalt blue 'Scissor' mark to base, height 13 cm, average each.

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 miniature Bendigo Pottery cockatoo and a miniature Meissen…

Miniature Cockatoo Figurines - Bendigo Pottery and Meissen

A miniature Bendigo Pottery cockatoo and a miniature Meissen cockatoo, (2), height of tallest 11 cm

Meissen pair of Pfeiffer period chargers, of slightly differing…

Meissen Flower Chargers Pair

Meissen pair of Pfeiffer period chargers, of slightly differing sizes and painted with flowers including. Tulip & auricula on and ivory white background, marked with crosswords to back and rigged for hanging, diameters 31 cm & 34 cm

A Meissen porcelain scent bottle, early 19th century, 14 cm high

Meissen Porcelain Scent Bottle, Early 19th Century

A Meissen porcelain scent bottle, early 19th century, 14 cm high

Meissen porcelain mirror, decorated with 2 cherubs and a floral…

Cherub Mirror with Floral Wreath - Meissen Porcelain

Meissen porcelain mirror, decorated with 2 cherubs and a floral wreath, 24 cm high approx.

Meissen porcelain coffee pot, with domed cover set with rose…

Meissen Porcelain Coffee Pot with Floral Sprays

Meissen porcelain coffee pot, with domed cover set with rose finial, above a tapering rounded body with sparrow beak spout and scroll handle, decorated continuously floral floral sprays, in tones of pink on a white ground, crossed swords mark to base,…

Meissen German porcelain statue of a gentleman, 19th/20th…

Meissen Porcelain Gentleman Statue, 19th/20th Century, 39cm

Meissen German porcelain statue of a gentleman, 19th/20th century, crossed swords mark, 39 cm high

Meissen miniature teapot with heavily encrusted floral…

Encrusted Floral Teapot by Meissen

Meissen miniature teapot with heavily encrusted floral decoration (slight A/F to flowers)

Antique Meissen Cupid with Anvil figure crossed swords mark to…

Meissen Cupid Figure with Anvil and Chip

Antique Meissen Cupid with Anvil figure crossed swords mark to base, chip to handle of hammer, height 19 cm

Meissen hand painted lidded jar hand painted floral decoration…

Meissen Floral Lidded Jar on Cobalt Blue Ground

Meissen hand painted lidded jar hand painted floral decoration on cobalt blue ground, marked to base, height 21 cm

Pair of 19th century Meissen Blanc-de-Chine cherub candlesticks…

Meissen Blanc-de-Chine Cherub Candlesticks (19th Century)

Pair of 19th century Meissen Blanc-de-Chine cherub candlesticks (A/F)

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

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

European Chinoiserie Nodding Head Figurine in Meissen Style

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 Rococo style floral encrusted Meissen jug with…

Floral Meissen Jug with Acanthus Handle and Cover

19th century Rococo style floral encrusted Meissen jug with acanthus leaf capped handle (repaired) the cover with a rose, cross sword to base, width 16 cm, Height: 7 cm, depth 10 cm

A Meissen porcelain teacup, circa 1740 decorated with flowers…

Meissen Porcelain Teacup with Flowers and Insects Decoration

A Meissen porcelain teacup, circa 1740 decorated with flowers and insects on white ground mark to base: crossed swords in underglaze blue and letter H 7 cm high

A pair of Meissen painted and gilt condiment stands, German,…

Meissen Painted Condiment Stands, 19th Century

A pair of Meissen painted and gilt condiment stands, German, 19th century, 5.5 cm high

Meissen figural sculpture, As inspected. 19 x 24 cm

Meissen Figural Sculpture: Inspected, 19x24cm

Meissen figural sculpture, As inspected. 19 x 24 cm

Meissen porcelain figure group, depicting two cherubs seated on…

Meissen Cherub Figure Group with Flowers

Meissen porcelain figure group, depicting two cherubs seated on an outcrop with flowers, in tones of purple, yellow and green, a/f, crossed swords mark to base, height 19 cm

19th century Meissen blanc de chine figure group, of Bacchus…

Meissen Bacchus and Cupid Blanc de Chine Figure Group

19th century Meissen blanc de chine figure group, of Bacchus with cupid attendant

Meissen porcelain group figurine of musicians, some A/F

Meissen Musician Group - Some Damage

Meissen porcelain group figurine of musicians, some A/F

Meissen gilt Prunkteller decorated in white and gilded maple…

Meissen Maple Leaf Prunkteller

Meissen gilt Prunkteller decorated in white and gilded maple leaves, forming a nice serrated edge and a 'Nut' filled central section, signed to base with the Meissen crosswords mid 19th century, diameter 24 cm

Meissen figure of a dancing lady posed with one hand in the air,…

Damaged Meissen Dancing Lady Figurine

Meissen figure of a dancing lady posed with one hand in the air, the other on her hip with a flowing dress. Condition poor, losses to her finger, one leg, with restoration to her head. Height 19 cm

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)

An 18th century Meissen porcelain lidded cream pot cauldron…

Meissen Porcelain Cream Pot with Floral Sprays

An 18th century Meissen porcelain lidded cream pot cauldron shaped body and scroll handle, painted floral sprays and bud finial. Blue mark. C. 1750. Length 15 cm

Pair Samson of Paris Chinese Musician figures modelled on the…

Pair of Chinese Musician Figures by Samson of Paris

Pair Samson of Paris Chinese Musician figures modelled on the original Meissen 'Chinese Musician' figures of the 1740s, each figure holding a musical instrument, height 17 cm each

Meissen figurine, 19th century German porcelain of a boy with…

Meissen Porcelain Boy with Grapes Figurine (Damaged Fingers)

Meissen figurine, 19th century German porcelain of a boy with grapes, marked to base (repair fingers)

A Meissen porcelain gilt bronze egg stand mid to late 19th…

Meissen Porcelain Gilt Bronze Egg Stand, 19th Century

A Meissen porcelain gilt bronze egg stand mid to late 19th century, height 8.3 cm

Figural Meissen electric lamp, with 4 dancing figures, height…

Meissen Dancing Figural Electric Lamp

Figural Meissen electric lamp, with 4 dancing figures, height 42 cm approx.

A Meissen porcelain figure of putti making hot chocolate,…

Meissen Putti Hot Chocolate Figure

A Meissen porcelain figure of putti making hot chocolate, height 10 cm

Meissen porcelain candlestick, modelled in the form of a women…

Meissen Porcelain Woman Candlestick with Palm Tree

Meissen porcelain candlestick, modelled in the form of a women standing beside a palm tree in tones of maroon, green, pink and blue, makers marks to base, height 23 cm

Meissen porcelain oval platter, hand painted with floral…

Meissen Porcelain Oval Platter with Floral Decoration

Meissen porcelain oval platter, hand painted with floral decoration, gilt border. Impressed and printed marks Meissen. Approx 44.5 cm wide

Meissen small figure of dachshund dog resting figure of…

Meissen Dachshund Dog Resting Figure, 8cm

Meissen small figure of dachshund dog resting figure of dachshund dog, marked to base, length 8 cm.

Two antique Meissen painted porcelain egg cups including:…

Pair of Antique Meissen Egg Cups

Two antique Meissen painted porcelain egg cups including: blossom decorated, on green ground; and Chinoiserie decorated on yellow ground; each marked to base, height 7 cm, each.

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 sweetmeat with putti

Putti Sweetmeat Dish

Meissen sweetmeat with putti

Meissen hand painted ceramic sandwich tray painted blossom…

Meissen Blossom Sandwich Tray, 29cm

Meissen hand painted ceramic sandwich tray painted blossom decoration, marked to base, length 29 cm.

Meissen painted standing man figure depicting standing man,…

Meissen Painted Standing Man Figure, 15cm

Meissen painted standing man figure depicting standing man, marked to base, height 15 cm.

Pair of antique Meissen male and female figures

Antique Meissen Male and Female Figures

Pair of antique Meissen male and female figures

19th century Meissen figurine, figure of a young sailor

Young Sailor Meissen Figurine

19th century Meissen figurine, figure of a young sailor

Meissen hand painted floral charger

Hand-Painted Meissen Floral Charger

Meissen hand painted floral charger

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

An oval Meissen tray, circa late 19/20th century in blue glaze…

Meissen Blue and Gilt Tray, Late 19/20th Century

An oval Meissen tray, circa late 19/20th century in blue glaze with gilt embelished borders 43 cm long