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 hand painted miniature dish blossom decorated, marked…

Meissen Hand-Painted Blossom Miniature Dish, 8cm Diameter

Meissen hand painted miniature dish blossom decorated, marked to base, diameter 8 cm

A Meissen plate, depicting a young couple, diameter 25 cm

Meissen Plate: Young Couple, 25 cm Diameter

A Meissen plate, depicting a young couple, diameter 25 cm

Meissen hand painted plate fruit and blossom decorated, gilt…

Meissen Fruit and Blossom Hand-Painted Plate with Gilt Border

Meissen hand painted plate fruit and blossom decorated, gilt border, restoration to rim, marked to base, diameter 20.5 cm

Meissen bowl. Floral decoration; pierced sides. Length 21 cm

Floral Meissen Bowl with Pierced Sides

Meissen bowl. Floral decoration; pierced sides. Length 21 cm

A group of three decorative plates, including a Chinese Satsuma…

Decorative Plate Trio with Chinese, Meissen, and Dutch Designs

A group of three decorative plates, including a Chinese Satsuma charger in gilt and colours, a gilt embossed fruiting vine decorated Meissen plate with marks underside, and a Dutch Royal Goedewaagen special edition Delft blue plate, dated 1991, with…

An early 19th century Meissen Marcolini period dish with…

Meissen Marcolini Dish with Blue Border and Floral Center

An early 19th century Meissen Marcolini period dish with painted floral centre gilt swags and cobalt blue border, circa 1810. Width 13 cm

Meissen hand painted cabinet plate with stylised centre…

Meissen Hand-Painted Plate with Dogs Chasing Stag

Meissen hand painted cabinet plate with stylised centre depicting 2 dogs chasing a stag, blue crossed swords makers mark to back, 19 cm diameter

Pair of early bowls, man and horses, Meissen style markings

Meissen-Style Man and Horse Bowls

Pair of early bowls, man and horses, Meissen style markings

Meissen type three piece tea setting. Small coffee pot, teapot…

Meissen Forget-Me-Not Tea Set with Insect Decoration

Meissen type three piece tea setting. Small coffee pot, teapot & sugar bowl. Forget-Me-Not & insect decoration. Small losses. Height 8 cm (average)

Meissen style Antique onion pattern plates 19th century, each…

Pair of Meissen Onion Pattern Plates, 19th Century

Meissen style Antique onion pattern plates 19th century, each approx 24 cm dia (2)

Two 19th century Meissen plates blue onion pattern plate and…

19th Century Meissen Blue Onion Landscape Plate and Dish

Two 19th century Meissen plates blue onion pattern plate and dish painted with central romantic landscape 24.5 cm dia, 25 cm length

Set three Star Meissen blue & white serving dishes blue and…

Set of Three Meissen Blue & White Serving Dishes

Set three Star Meissen blue & white serving dishes blue and white kidney shaped dishes, marked to bases, diameter 17 cm each.

Three Meissen floral hand painted dishes with blue crossed…

Meissen Floral Hand-Painted Dishes with Blue Marks (8cm)

Three Meissen floral hand painted dishes with blue crossed swords maker's marks, 8 cm diameter

An antique Meissen ceramic bowl

Meissen Ceramic Antique Bowl

An antique Meissen ceramic bowl

A Meissen oval plate with floral and gilt detail and a matching…

Meissen Floral Oval Plate and Matching Dish

A Meissen oval plate with floral and gilt detail and a matching dish, some loss of gilt to the edge

Meissen, blue onion pattern plate / charger, 6 cm high, 30 cm…

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Plate/Charger - 30cm Diameter

Meissen, blue onion pattern plate / charger, 6 cm high, 30 cm diameter

Meissen style tureen and plate, plate approx 25 cm diameter

Meissen Style Tureen and Plate Set

Meissen style tureen and plate, plate approx 25 cm diameter

Two antique early 19th century plates, one Meissen, approx 24…

Antique Meissen & Smaller Plate Set

Two antique early 19th century plates, one Meissen, approx 24 cm diameter and smaller

Meissen small floral plate

Meissen Floral Plate

Meissen small floral plate

Meissen cobalt blue bowl, decorated with central interior scene…

Meissen Cobalt Blue Bowl with Cupids and Flowers

Meissen cobalt blue bowl, decorated with central interior scene of cupids at play, the interiors sides with three floral cartouches, allover gilt decoration

Antique Meissen pierced pattern plate diameter 24 cm

Meissen Pierced Plate (24cm) - Antique

Antique Meissen pierced pattern plate diameter 24 cm

Meissen blue & white painted display plate marked to base and…

Meissen Blue and White Display Plate (25.5 cm)

Meissen blue & white painted display plate marked to base and 1977, diameter 25.5 cm

Meissen 'Albrechtsburg Castle' cabinet plate with blue cross…

Meissen Castle Plate with Blue Cross Swords Mark (9 words)

Meissen 'Albrechtsburg Castle' cabinet plate with blue cross swords maker's mark, 25 cm diameter

Meissen 'blue onion' bowl and platter width 24 cm

Meissen Blue Onion Bowl and Platter Set - 24cm Width

Meissen 'blue onion' bowl and platter width 24 cm

Vintage Meissen ceramic bowl hand painted bird and butterfly…

Meissen Hand-Painted Bird and Butterfly Ceramic Bowl

Vintage Meissen ceramic bowl hand painted bird and butterfly decoration, marked to base, diameter 24 cm

A Meissen porcelain plate. with fruit & gilt detail

Fruit & Gilt Meissen Porcelain Plate

A Meissen porcelain plate. with fruit & gilt detail

An early Meissen serving plate, 28 cm

Meissen 28cm Serving Plate

An early Meissen serving plate, 28 cm

A Meissen hand painted & gilt porcelain cabinet plate, d. 24 cm

Meissen Hand-Painted Porcelain Cabinet Plate, 24cm

A Meissen hand painted & gilt porcelain cabinet plate, d. 24 cm

Antique Meissen gilded porcelain bowl, 28 cm diameter

Gilded Meissen Porcelain Bowl - Antique Treasure

Antique Meissen gilded porcelain bowl, 28 cm diameter

Vintage Meissen dish, with hand painted bird design and gilt…

Hand-painted Meissen dish with bird design and gilt trim

Vintage Meissen dish, with hand painted bird design and gilt trim

Antique Meissen hand painted dish hand painted harbour scene to…

Meissen Hand-Painted Harbour Scene Dish

Antique Meissen hand painted dish hand painted harbour scene to centre, marked to base, diameter 10.5 cm.

Early 19th century Meissen plate central panel hand painted…

Hand-painted Meissen Plate with Pastoral Scene

Early 19th century Meissen plate central panel hand painted with pastoral scene 23.5 cm diameter

Pair of Meissen porcelain small bowls with lids (A/F chips to…

Meissen porcelain small bowl set with lids (A/F)

Pair of Meissen porcelain small bowls with lids (A/F chips to both lids)

Meissen porcelain 'Blue Onion' pattern jug, two egg cups and a…

"Blue Onion" Meissen Porcelain Jug, Egg Cups, and Plate Set

Meissen porcelain 'Blue Onion' pattern jug, two egg cups and a plate

19th century Meissen 'Blue Onion' pattern porcelain plate

Meissen Blue Onion Porcelain Plate (19th Century)

19th century Meissen 'Blue Onion' pattern porcelain plate

Meissen blue & white lidded bowl blossom decorated, with…

Meissen Blossom Lidded Bowl

Meissen blue & white lidded bowl blossom decorated, with applied blossom finial to lid, height 10 cm

Meissen ceramic blue & white lidded bowl peach form, blossom…

Blue and White Meissen Ceramic Peach Bowl with Lid

Meissen ceramic blue & white lidded bowl peach form, blossom decorated, marked to base, diameter 11 cm.

Antique Meissen shell form serving dish crossed swords marked,…

Meissen Shell Serving Dish with Crossed Swords Marking

Antique Meissen shell form serving dish crossed swords marked, 31 cm wide

Meissen dish. Woman with child classical decoration. Diameter…

Classical Meissen Dish with Woman and Child Decoration

Meissen dish. Woman with child classical decoration. Diameter 12 cm

A Meissen style cherub dish, early to mid 20th century, the…

Cherub Boat Dish with Meissen Style Marks

A Meissen style cherub dish, early to mid 20th century, the boat shaped dish decorated with applied painted flowers, held aloft by two cherubs and upon an oval plinth, satin glazed in pastel tonings; with Meissen style marks underside. Height 26 cm. Width…

19th century Meissen porcelain plate, with scalloped edge with…

Meissen Porcelain Plate with Flowers and Woven Border

19th century Meissen porcelain plate, with scalloped edge with pierced woven border, alternating with painted sprays of flowers and central group of flowers, crossed swords to base, diameter 23.5 cm

19th century Meissen porcelain tea bowl, with sloping sides,…

Floral Meissen Porcelain Tea Bowl

19th century Meissen porcelain tea bowl, with sloping sides, decorated with floral sprays and interior fluted sides, on a circular foot, makers mark, diameter 7.2 cm

Vintage Meissen pierced basket weave cabinet plate, impressed…

Meissen Cabinet Plate with Basket Weave Design

Vintage Meissen pierced basket weave cabinet plate, impressed mark to back. Approx 28 cm diameter

Three late 19th century Meissen onion pattern plates with…

Late 19th Century Meissen Onion Pattern Plates with Gilding

Three late 19th century Meissen onion pattern plates with gilding

Quality Meissen onion pattern dish, coloured with lattice work…

Colorful Meissen Onion Dish with Lattice Border

Quality Meissen onion pattern dish, coloured with lattice work border

Meissen blue onion plate

Blue Onion Meissen Plate

Meissen blue onion plate

Antique Meissen 'Morning Glory' bowl, 28.5 cm diameter

Meissen Morning Glory Bowl, 28.5 cm Diameter

Antique Meissen 'Morning Glory' bowl, 28.5 cm diameter

A Meissen blue & white porcelain dish diameter 24 cm

Meissen Blue & White Porcelain Dish (24cm)

A Meissen blue & white porcelain dish diameter 24 cm

A pair of Meissen plates, a Tiefenfurt dish, and other, early…

Meissen and Tiefenfurt Plates with Floral Decorations

A pair of Meissen plates, a Tiefenfurt dish, and other, early 20th century, post 1924 mark to one Meissen plate with, a pair of lobed Meissen plates with bright coloured enamel sprigs, crossed sword marks underside and impressed numerals; a small…

A Meissen oval bowl decorated with white and gold leaves on…

Meissen Blue and Gold Leaf Oval Bowl

A Meissen oval bowl decorated with white and gold leaves on blue ground, width 28.5 cm

An 18th century Meissen porcelain cabinet plates (2)

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Cabinet Plates (2)

An 18th century Meissen porcelain cabinet plates (2)

Large scalloped edge Meissen dish

Scalloped Meissen Dish

Large scalloped edge Meissen dish

Early 19th century Meissen porcelain plate, hand painted floral…

Hand-painted Meissen Porcelain Plate with Gilt Highlights

Early 19th century Meissen porcelain plate, hand painted floral decoration with gilt highlights, ex: MOORABOOL ANTIQUE GALLERIES, 21 cm diameter

Collection of various porcelain including Meissen, Limoges,…

Assorted Porcelain Collection: Meissen, Limoges, Goebel, and More

Collection of various porcelain including Meissen, Limoges,Goebel, Dansk, advertising dish etc.

Pair of antique Meissen 'Fantastic Birds' plates insect…

Antique Meissen 'Fantastic Birds' Plates with Insect Decoration

Pair of antique Meissen 'Fantastic Birds' plates insect decoration to rim. 21 cm diameter. Cross sword marks.

Three hand painted Meissen dishes 10.8 cm diameter

Meissen Trio: Hand-Painted Dish Set

Three hand painted Meissen dishes 10.8 cm diameter

Rare 18th century Meissen Scenic dish depicting a hand painted…

18th Century Meissen Scenic Dish with Figures by Riverside

Rare 18th century Meissen Scenic dish depicting a hand painted scene of Figures in a Riverside Location. Marked to base, hairline cracks, diameter 145 cm

A Meissen bird and Insect plate, 19th -20th century, the…

Meissen Bird and Insect Plate

A Meissen bird and Insect plate, 19th -20th century, the lattice and spiral moulded plate decorated with two birds to the centre and scattered with various moths and beetles; blue cross marks and impressed mark 36 underside, diameter 24 cm

A Meissen porcelain leaf bowl, with moulded vines and gilt…

Meissen Porcelain Leaf Bowl with Gilt Rococo Design

A Meissen porcelain leaf bowl, with moulded vines and gilt rococo design. Diameter 28.5 cm

A c.1900s Meissen porcelain bowl diameter

Meissen Porcelain Bowl, c.1900s

A c.1900s Meissen porcelain bowl diameter

A Meissen plate with alternate painted reserves of 18th century…

Meissen Plate with Figures and Flowers

A Meissen plate with alternate painted reserves of 18th century figures and flowers, within a moulded shell and scroll border, with blue cross baton mark. 8 cm wide

A collection of Meissen & Co. ceramics consisting of tureen,…

Meissen & Co. Ceramic Collection with Serving Pieces

A collection of Meissen & Co. ceramics consisting of tureen, width 30 cm, serving tray, shallow bowl, 3 small side plates, 6 various small shallow dishes

A Meissen porcelain cabinet plate painted with birds. Blue…

Meissen Porcelain Bird Plate, 19th Century

A Meissen porcelain cabinet plate painted with birds. Blue crossed swords mark, 19th century. 21 cm diameter

An 18th century Meissen large porcelain dish with painted…

18th Century Meissen Floral Dish, C.1750

An 18th century Meissen large porcelain dish with painted floral spray decoration. Filled rim chip. C.1750. Diameter 34 cm

A pair of 18th century Meissen porcelain dishes small shell and…

18th Century Meissen Soldier Landscape Porcelain Dishes

A pair of 18th century Meissen porcelain dishes small shell and scroll sweet dishes each with painted soldiers in landscapes. Length 13.5 cm

A late 19th century Meissen porcelain shaped dish with painted…

Meissen Porcelain Floral Dish, Late 19th Century

A late 19th century Meissen porcelain shaped dish with painted floral sprays. Length 17 cm

A Meissen butterfly dish, length 18 cm

Meissen Butterfly Dish - 18cm Length

A Meissen butterfly dish, length 18 cm

Meissen Marcolini period bowl

Marcolini Meissen Bowl

Meissen Marcolini period bowl

An 18th century Meissen porcelain saucer dish finely painted…

Meissen Porcelain Saucer, 18th Century

An 18th century Meissen porcelain saucer dish finely painted with figures in a harbour landscape, orange brick border with flowers and gilt borders. Dot period mark, c.1740. Width 13 cm

An early 19th century unmarked Meissen plate finely painted in…

19th Century Meissen Plate with Floral Sprays

An early 19th century unmarked Meissen plate finely painted in enamels with floral sprays. Raised basket weave pattern and cream glaze. Width 24.2 cm

Meissen pierced twin handle dish, classical hand painted blue…

Meissen Blue and Gilt Twin Handle Dish

Meissen pierced twin handle dish, classical hand painted blue ground with gilt decoration

Good antique Meissen soup bowl, with blue ground border and…

Meissen Soup Bowl with Flower Panels

Good antique Meissen soup bowl, with blue ground border and panels painted with flowers, 21.8 cm diameter

Antique Meissen porcelain shell shape serving dish painted with…

Meissen Shell Dish with Floral Sprays & Hairline Crack

Antique Meissen porcelain shell shape serving dish painted with floral sprays, crossed swords mark hairline crack

A 19th century Continental porcelain dish, the interior…

Floral Porcelain Dish with Gilding and Pierced Rim

A 19th century Continental porcelain dish, the interior decorated with wild flowers and gilding on a white ground, the rim decoratively pierced and also with flowers and gilding, the base with the Meissen cipher for Augustus Rex, restored. 27 cm x 20 cm

Meissen porcelain leaf shaped plate, with gilt highlights, 28…

Meissen Porcelain Gilt Leaf Plate, 28cm

Meissen porcelain leaf shaped plate, with gilt highlights, 28 cm dia

A Meissen bird decorated plate, 1852-1860 period, with a gilt…

Meissen Bird Plate, 1852-1860

A Meissen bird decorated plate, 1852-1860 period, with a gilt edged rim and centred with three colourful birds in a garden setting, five insects to the rim, crossed swords mark underside, 23.5 cm diameter

A late 19th century Meissen porcelain shaped dish with a…

Meissen soldier and horse dish

A late 19th century Meissen porcelain shaped dish with a soldier, horse and pistol. Length 17 cm

A late 19th century Meissen porcelain shaped dish with painted…

Meissen Porcelain Floral Shaped Dish (17cm)

A late 19th century Meissen porcelain shaped dish with painted floral sprays. Length 17 cm

Vintage Meissen cream jug & sugar bowl hand painted floral…

Meissen Floral Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl

Vintage Meissen cream jug & sugar bowl hand painted floral decoration, each marked to base. Height 12 cm approx (each)

Four various Meissen blue & white plates. All floral decorated.…

Floral Meissen Blue & White Plates Set

Four various Meissen blue & white plates. All floral decorated. Diameter ia 25 cm (largest

A Meissen blue and white reticulated plate, circa 1973, in…

Meissen Blue Onion Reticulated Plate with Chinoiserie Design

A Meissen blue and white reticulated plate, circa 1973, in 'Blue onion' pattern, with a Chinoiserie design to the centre, the pierced lattice edging interspersed with three shaped and moulded panels also with floral motifs; crossed sword marks underside…

Collection of Meissen blue & white onion pattern bowls & platers

Meissen Onion Pattern Bowl & Plater Collection

Collection of Meissen blue & white onion pattern bowls & platers

Three pieces of Meissen tableware, puce floral decorated, three…

Puce Floral Meissen Tableware Set

Three pieces of Meissen tableware, puce floral decorated, three cups and saucers, lobed small dish, large bowl and lidded sugar bowl.

An 18th century Meissen porcelain Sweet Meet dish of eight…

Meissen Sweet Meat Dish, 18th Century

An 18th century Meissen porcelain Sweet Meet dish of eight lobed shape with finely painted floral sprays. Dot period mark, c.1740. Width 17.5 cm

Meissen Indian flowers lidded ink well comprising a saucer,…

Meissen Indian Flowers Lidded Ink Well with Puce and Gilt

Meissen Indian flowers lidded ink well comprising a saucer, well & lid, painted in puce, with gilt highlights. Condition: good to fair, early crack to the saucer, minor wear to the base, diameter of dish 17 cm

Meissen cobalt blue & gilt plate having raised fruit & floral…

Meissen Blue & Gilt Plate with Fruit & Floral Design

Meissen cobalt blue & gilt plate having raised fruit & floral design, the base holds blue crossed swords mark. Condition good, some minor losses to the gilding. Diameter 28 cm

A Meissen porcelain sweetmeat dish with putto,19th century…

Meissen Sweetmeat Dish with Putto, 19th Century

A Meissen porcelain sweetmeat dish with putto,19th century inscribed mark to base, crossed swords in underglaze blue 13 cm high

Antique Meissen display plate with handpainted courting couples…

Meissen Plate and Shaving Mug Set

Antique Meissen display plate with handpainted courting couples scenes, 21 cm diameter approx. together with an antique shaving mug

Pair of 19th century Meissen dessert comports (1 af) & plates,…

19th Century Meissen Dessert Comports and Plates with Bird Motif

Pair of 19th century Meissen dessert comports (1 af) & plates, each centre painted with birds, the gilded lattice border with a further three vignette panels of birds and to the base of the comports, blue crossed swords mark to base (faults)

Meissen porcelain cabinet plate, with reticulated border…

Meissen Porcelain Plate with Floral Bouquet and Gold Accents

Meissen porcelain cabinet plate, with reticulated border accented with floral panels, surrounding central bouquet of flowers, accented with gilt, crossed swords mark and 1710, 1910 marked to base, diameter 28.5 cm

A Meissen porcelain dish with gilt floral detail, crossed…

Meissen Porcelain Gilt Floral Dish (9 words)

A Meissen porcelain dish with gilt floral detail, crossed swords mark to base, diameter 30 cm

A Meissen porcelain bowl, with floral & gilt detail, diameter…

Floral Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 25 cm

A Meissen porcelain bowl, with floral & gilt detail, diameter 25 cm

Meissen leaf shaped small dish decorated with courting couple

Courting Couple Meissen Leaf Dish

Meissen leaf shaped small dish decorated with courting couple

Victorian porcelain footed bowl, attractive gilt and floral…

Gilded Victorian Porcelain Bowl with Floral Design

Victorian porcelain footed bowl, attractive gilt and floral hand decorated design with Meissen style roses to interior

19th century Meissen reticulated porcelain plate with hand…

Meissen Reticulated Plate with Courting Couple Decoration (A/F)

19th century Meissen reticulated porcelain plate with hand painted courting couple decoration and gilding (A/F)

i) A pair Royal Vienna style cabinet plates, late 19th century…

Royal Vienna Plates & Meissen Style Urn

i) A pair Royal Vienna style cabinet plates, late 19th century lithograph printed neoclassical scenes, with painted 'Blue Beehive' mark verso, diameter 30 cm. Ii) A Meissen style covered two handled urn, mid 20th century. Decorated with figures, cupids…