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 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

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

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

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)

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 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 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.

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

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

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 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

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

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 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)

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 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 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 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

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

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.

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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.

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

'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

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

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 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 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 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

Good Antique miniature Meissen snuff bottle with hand painted…

Meissen Floral Snuff Bottle - Antique Miniature

Good Antique miniature Meissen snuff bottle with hand painted floral decoration, stamped to base, height 8 cm

Pair of Meissen hand painted platters 31 cm diameter approx.,…

Meissen Floral Platters with Crossed Sword Mark

Pair of Meissen hand painted platters 31 cm diameter approx., each with floral decoration & crossed sword mark

Meissen Marcolini grotesque teapot, circa 1800

1800 Meissen Marcolini Grotesque Teapot

Meissen Marcolini grotesque teapot, circa 1800

A Meissen classical group of three adult figures and two winged…

Meissen Classical Group with Cherubs and Tree

A Meissen classical group of three adult figures and two winged cherubs beside a tree. 36 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

A Meissen figure of a cupid smithie working a heart, height 18.…

Meissen Cupid Smithie Figure

A Meissen figure of a cupid smithie working a heart, height 18.5 cm

Eleven German porcelain figures representing signs of the…

German Porcelain Zodiac Figures

Eleven German porcelain figures representing signs of the Zodiac, each child figure standing on a square base, painted and gilded in the Meissen style, with underglaze blue scissors mark to the underside, height 11 cm, and smaller

Meissen, oval tray, second half 18th century cobalt blue gilded…

Meissen Oval Tray with Blue Floral Spray Decoration

Meissen, oval tray, second half 18th century cobalt blue gilded edge, centre decorated with floral spray, Meissen blue crossed swords stamp and impressed marks to handle. Diameter 44.5 cm

Large Meissen blanc de chine table mirror, shield shape all…

Encrusted Meissen Table Mirror with Floral Birds and Cherubs

Large Meissen blanc de chine table mirror, shield shape all heavily encrusted with floral birds and cherubs (some faults) 60 cm height

A Meissen porcelain candelabra, circa late 19th century, in the…

Meissen Porcelain Rococo Candelabra with Applied Flowers

A Meissen porcelain candelabra, circa late 19th century, in the rococo manner with a scrolled stem richly embellished with classical figures of children and encrusted with applied flowers in pastel hues upon a white ground and supporting three curved…

Meissen porcelain figurine of young musicians (A/F)

Youthful Meissen Musicians Figurine (A/F)

Meissen porcelain figurine of young musicians (A/F)

Meissen antique German porcelain candle holder with applied…

Dragon Handle Meissen Porcelain Candle Holder

Meissen antique German porcelain candle holder with applied dragon handle, rats and berries, plus hand-painted romantic scene vignette decoration, 18th/19th century, blue crossed swords mark to base, 6 cm high, 14 cm wide

19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting cupid carving…

Meissen Cupid Carving Bow Porcelain Figure

19th century Meissen porcelain figure, depicting cupid carving his bow, in tones of pink and brown, accented in gilt, crossed swords in underglaze blue, incised model number G 61, assemblers number 2 painters number 41 in brown, a/f (repairs), height 10.5…

A Meissen tureen and cover, late 18th century of oval form, the…

18th Century Meissen Tureen with Putto Finial and Flowers

A Meissen tureen and cover, late 18th century of oval form, the domed cover with a finial shaped as a kneeling putto holding a cornucopia spilling molded applied fruit and flowers, painted with scattered flowers, blue crossed swords and star mark 18 cm…

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

A pair of German figured porcelain lamps with Meissen marks,…

Meissen Marked German Porcelain Lamps, Early 20th Century

A pair of German figured porcelain lamps with Meissen marks, early 20th century. Approximately 63 cm each

A Meissen porcelain figure of cupid, height 16.5 cm

Meissen Porcelain Cupid Figure (16.5 cm)

A Meissen porcelain figure of cupid, height 16.5 cm

A pair of porcelain figural Candelsticks, in the Meissen style,…

Meissen-style Winter Allegory Candelsticks

A pair of porcelain figural Candelsticks, in the Meissen style, 19th century, modelled as male and female, each an allegory of winter, at the base of a three sconce candelabra, underglazed blue E to underside of base, 32.5 cm high, 22 cm wide

A Meissen porcelain figural group, model E 22, second half 19th…

Meissen Porcelain Allegory of Music Figurine

A Meissen porcelain figural group, model E 22, second half 19th century, an allegory of music, modelled as a young woman sitting beneath a tree, with a mandolin in hand, beside two dancing putti, underglazed blue crossed swords and inscribed E22 to…

Crystal cut decanter engraved Meissen having cut detail of…

Meissen Flower Cut Crystal Decanter

Crystal cut decanter engraved Meissen having cut detail of various flowers, with a 'Meissen' signature, height 31 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

Two antique Meissen figural groups each depicting a a painted…

Meissen Musical Duo Figurines

Two antique Meissen figural groups each depicting a a painted man and woman musical duo, some losses to each, marked to bases, height 16 cm, each.

Antique Meissen starling bird figure circa 1860,designed by…

Antique Meissen Starling Bird Figure by Kaendler (1860)

Antique Meissen starling bird figure circa 1860,designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, height 14.5 cm

A Meissen pierced edge comport in pink & gilt with koi fish…

Pink & Gold Meissen Koi Fish Comport

A Meissen pierced edge comport in pink & gilt with koi fish feet, height 8 cm diameter 20 cm

Meissen porcelain figure, in the form of a lady seated and…

Meissen Porcelain Lady with Flower Basket

Meissen porcelain figure, in the form of a lady seated and resting her elbow on a table with a basket of flowers, in tones of pink, brown, yellow and green, crossed sword mark to base, a/f, height 14.5 cm

Meissen German porcelain statue of a boy feeding ducks,…

Boy Feeding Ducks

Meissen German porcelain statue of a boy feeding ducks, 18th/19th century, blue crossed swords mark, 13.5 cm high

A pair of Meissen porcelain figures of a lady & gentleman break…

Meissen porcelain lady & gentleman figures with cane breakage

A pair of Meissen porcelain figures of a lady & gentleman break to the cane of gentleman, height 13 cm

Good Meissen parrot figure parrot on a perch, marked to base,…

Meissen Parrot Figure on Perch, 11cm

Good Meissen parrot figure parrot on a perch, marked to base, height 11 cm.

A pair of Continental ceramic figures, height 18 cm Meissen…

Continental Ceramic Figures (Meissen Mark) - 18cm Height

A pair of Continental ceramic figures, height 18 cm Meissen mark, but not believed to be Meissen,