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 pair of Meissen yellow ground plates from the 'Yellow…

Meissen Yellow Hunting Plates, 1730

A pair of Meissen yellow ground plates from the 'Yellow Hunting' service, circa 1730, painted to the centre in a chrysanthemum shaped reserve with a phoenix and flower sprays in the Kakiemon style, the rim with three quatrefoil reserves painted with…

Extensive Meissen yellow dragon porcelain dinner service,…

Meissen Yellow Dragon Porcelain Dinner Service (83 Pieces)

Extensive Meissen yellow dragon porcelain dinner service, beautifully decorated with dragons and phoenix in yellow and gold tones, comprising twenty four dinner plates, twelve entree plates, twelve soup bowls (one a/f), twelve side plates, twelve cups,…

Meissen red and white ceramic dinner wares consisting of five…

Meissen Red and White Ceramic Dinner Set

Meissen red and white ceramic dinner wares consisting of five dinner plates, six bread plates, and one gravy boat.

Vintage Meissen 'Blue Onion' dinner set including: 12 dinner…

Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Set with Honey Pot

Vintage Meissen 'Blue Onion' dinner set including: 12 dinner plates, 12 entree plates, 11 side plates, and lidded honey pot, with under plate.

Early 20th century Meissen 'Blue Onion' pattern porcelain part…

Meissen Blue Onion Porcelain Dinner Set (29 pieces)

Early 20th century Meissen 'Blue Onion' pattern porcelain part dinner set comprising of dinner plates, platters, gravy boat, creamer etc. (29 pieces, one plate A/F)

Meissen blue onion pattern dinner service with blue floral…

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Dinner Service, 60 Pieces

Meissen blue onion pattern dinner service with blue floral design on white background consisting of crock pot, jug, plates, dishes, gravy boats teapots and cups marked to base. Approx 60 pieces

A Meissen painted exotic birds 15pcs part service, circa mid…

Meissen Exotic Bird Painted 15pc Part Service

A Meissen painted exotic birds 15pcs part service, circa mid 19th century, each dish decorated with hand painted exotic bird, scenes surrounded by insects and gilded edge border, the set comprising of 12 plates and 3 graduated

Meissen rose pattern part dinner service one platter and twelve…

Meissen Rose Dinner Set with Platter and 12 Plates

Meissen rose pattern part dinner service one platter and twelve plates, hand painted and gilded, Meissen mark to base (13)

A Meissen dinner set for twelve people, comprising 12 each…

Meissen Dinner Set for Twelve with Serving Pieces

A Meissen dinner set for twelve people, comprising 12 each dinner entree, side plates and soup bowls. Two circular serving platters, two serving bowls, soup tureen,three oval serving platter, sauce boat and spoon and vegetable tureen.

Meissen 'Onion' pattern coffee and dinner wares consisting of…

Meissen Onion Pattern Coffee and Dinner Ware Set

Meissen 'Onion' pattern coffee and dinner wares consisting of one leaf shaped dish, one pierced plate, one cream jug, six side plates, six coffee cups and saucers, one coffee pot, one oval pierced dish, another oval dish, one sectioned dish and a lidded…

Meissen onion pattern coffee and dinner wares consisting of a…

Meissen Onion Pattern Dinnerware Set

Meissen onion pattern coffee and dinner wares consisting of a sectioned serving dish, four graduated platters, another double handled platter, twelve soup bowls, sixteen main plates (one damaged), twelve side plates, thirteen saucers, a figural lidded…

A Meissen 'Neu Brandenstein' part service, 19th century and…

Meissen 'Neu Brandenstein' Part Service with Insects & Flowers

A Meissen 'Neu Brandenstein' part service, 19th century and later painted with central bouquet, scattered flowers and insects within moulded ozier border and gilt line rims comprising: nine dessert plates, six small plates, one large circular dish, one…

A Meissen porcelain 'Purple Indian' part dinner service, late…

Meissen Porcelain 'Purple Indian' Dinner Service

A Meissen porcelain 'Purple Indian' part dinner service, late 19th century comprising: a seven-light candelabrum raised on tri-form floral encrusted base with three cherubs playing musical instruments, the vase shaped stem painted with floral sprays and…