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Meissen Porcelain China, Figurines & Vases

The history of Meissen porcelain begins in ancient China. For centuries the Chinese held the secret of creating porcelain. Around the end of the 13th century Chinese porcelain began to slowly appear in Europe. It created quite a stir and European craftsmen went to work trying to find the secret of how it was made. Centuries later in the early 1700's the secret of its manufacture was finally discovered. Two alchemists in Dresden working for King Augustus the Strong discovered the process by which it was made. Other craftsmen followed and made improvements to the process. The manufacture of European porcelain china began in 1710 at Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen. This was the birth of Meissen porcelain china. Not long afterward the Meissen factory supervisor realized that a method needed to be found to protect Meissen china against forgeries or inferior imitations. He came up with the idea of painting a mark under the glaze to signify the authenticity of the china. He decided upon a marking made up of two crossed swords. This famous trademark is still used to this very day.

Meissen fine porcelain china dinnerware and figurines are extremely popular with collectors due to their beauty and quality. For centuries Meissen has stood as a benchmark for other fine china makers to follow!

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Antique Meissen Plate Porcelain Gilding Hand-Painted Flowers Mark Rare Dish 20th

Antique Meissen Plate Porcelain Gilding Hand-Painted Flowers Mark Rare Dish 20th


$650.00


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1932 Vintage 5

1932 Vintage 5" First Quality Meissen Figurine (The Little Gardener) by Geobel


$14.00


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Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th C.

Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th C.


$250.00


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Meissen 3 plates. Ca. 1920.

Meissen 3 plates. Ca. 1920.


$200.00


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Meissen pierced Plate 1. Choice rare decoration

Meissen pierced Plate 1. Choice rare decoration


$169.00


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Meissen Bowl Gold Relief w. Cobalt 11'' D,  1825-1924 mark- beautiful condition

Meissen Bowl Gold Relief w. Cobalt 11'' D, 1825-1924 mark- beautiful condition


$325.00


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MEISSEN Soup Bowl Blue Onion Large Rim Sword Backstamp Porcelain Germany NEW

MEISSEN Soup Bowl Blue Onion Large Rim Sword Backstamp Porcelain Germany NEW


$93.00


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Meissen Demi Cup/Saucer Ptrn. No.020610 Yellow Rose Crossed Swords Mint 1st Qlty

Meissen Demi Cup/Saucer Ptrn. No.020610 Yellow Rose Crossed Swords Mint 1st Qlty


$125.00


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Meissen Blue Onion Pierced 7

Meissen Blue Onion Pierced 7" Dessert Plate


$20.00


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Meissen BLUE ONION DINNER PLATE Crossed Swords with Rim Repair

Meissen BLUE ONION DINNER PLATE Crossed Swords with Rim Repair


$40.00


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Meissen Hand Painted  Scattered Flowers & Gold 9 6/8

Meissen Hand Painted Scattered Flowers & Gold 9 6/8 " Plate.

$14.99

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Meissen Blue Onion Soup Plate 9.25

Meissen Blue Onion Soup Plate 9.25" Antique Excellent


$39.99


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Meissen BLUE ONION Handled Bowl 11 1/2

Meissen BLUE ONION Handled Bowl 11 1/2"


$129.99


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Antique Meissen plate in hand-painted porcelain with floral motifs. 19th/20th C.

Antique Meissen plate in hand-painted porcelain with floral motifs. 19th/20th C.


$170.00


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1stQ HUGE Meissen 5 Flower Floral Serving Oval Vegetable Serving Bowl 10.75” #2

1stQ HUGE Meissen 5 Flower Floral Serving Oval Vegetable Serving Bowl 10.75” #2


$149.25


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