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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!

What you see below is a sampling of all the Meissen collectibles available for sale on eBay. If you don't see what you're looking for search here for even more!

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MEISSEN PORCELAIN

MEISSEN PORCELAIN " CHERUB VASE" FIGURINE

US $500.00

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MEISSEN BLUE FLOW ONION WARMING DISH, METAL BOTTOM

MEISSEN BLUE FLOW ONION WARMING DISH, METAL BOTTOM

US $125.00

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2 Vintage Flow Blue White Onion Vases Meissen

2 Vintage Flow Blue White Onion Vases Meissen

US $16.01

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Meissen Shetland Pony  Porcelain Figurine T251

Meissen Shetland Pony Porcelain Figurine T251

US $51.00

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VINTAGE MEISSEN DETAILED PLATE WITH HANDLE NICE PIECE

VINTAGE MEISSEN DETAILED PLATE WITH HANDLE NICE PIECE

US $59.95

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ANTIQUE MEISSEN PORCELAIN MINIATURE TEA CUP & SAUCER

ANTIQUE MEISSEN PORCELAIN MINIATURE TEA CUP & SAUCER

US $22.50

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Meissen Porcelain Plate with Insects and Flowers

Meissen Porcelain Plate with Insects and Flowers

US $75.00

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German Porcelain Meissen Figurine Boy Feeding Dog Treat

German Porcelain Meissen Figurine Boy Feeding Dog Treat

US $1,500.00

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Rare Antique Meissen Floral & Branch Applied Vase

Rare Antique Meissen Floral & Branch Applied Vase

US $49.99

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Beautiful Antique Meissen Dish / Platter

Beautiful Antique Meissen Dish / Platter

US $53.90

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WONDERFUL CROSS SWORDS MEISSEN CABINET CUP & SAUCER SET

WONDERFUL CROSS SWORDS MEISSEN CABINET CUP & SAUCER SET

US $39.99

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MEISSEN ONION PATTERN BLUE & WHITE BOWL & LID NO RESERV

MEISSEN ONION PATTERN BLUE & WHITE BOWL & LID NO RESERV

US $8.23

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MEISSEN FLOWER ENCRUSTED MINIATURE BOTTLE VASE. c.1870

MEISSEN FLOWER ENCRUSTED MINIATURE BOTTLE VASE. c.1870

US $32.94

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MEISSEN EARLY BLUE ONION PLATE, GREAT SHAPE

MEISSEN EARLY BLUE ONION PLATE, GREAT SHAPE

US $45.00

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Meissen Porcelain Figurine

Meissen Porcelain Figurine "Day"

US $2,000.00

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Meissen Porcelain Figurine

Meissen Porcelain Figurine

US $800.00

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Rare Antique Hand Painted Meissen Porcelain Platter  NR

Rare Antique Hand Painted Meissen Porcelain Platter NR

US $475.00

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VERY RARE MEISSEN PORCELAIN OPEN SALT CELLAR DISH 1850

VERY RARE MEISSEN PORCELAIN OPEN SALT CELLAR DISH 1850

US $249.99

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MEISSEN  CROSS SWORDS: PITCHER, 2 ONION PLATES, EGG CUP

MEISSEN CROSS SWORDS: PITCHER, 2 ONION PLATES, EGG CUP

US $250.00

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Stunning scalloped Meissen bowl Blue With Scalloped Edg

Stunning scalloped Meissen bowl Blue With Scalloped Edg

US $7.99

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$24 Meissen Flowers Rose Cover Bowl Cross Sword MK NR

$24 Meissen Flowers Rose Cover Bowl Cross Sword MK NR

US $24.00

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Meissen Blue Onion crossed swords vase

Meissen Blue Onion crossed swords vase

US $19.99

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ANTIQUE HEREND PORCELAIN PLATE HAND PAINTED MEISSEN

ANTIQUE HEREND PORCELAIN PLATE HAND PAINTED MEISSEN

US $22.40

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Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine Genre lady man Group

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine Genre lady man Group

US $1,350.00

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Meissen  Cup & Saucer Petal Form VGC

Meissen Cup & Saucer Petal Form VGC

US $65.00

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4 - MEISSEN BLUE ONION 5-1/2

4 - MEISSEN BLUE ONION 5-1/2" PLATES OVAL MARK GERMANY

US $20.49

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2 MEISSEN BLUE ONION LUNCHEON SALAD PLATES GOLD MARKED

2 MEISSEN BLUE ONION LUNCHEON SALAD PLATES GOLD MARKED

US $14.99

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Meissen  Cup & Saucer Flower Painting

Meissen Cup & Saucer Flower Painting

US $55.00

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Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figurine of Cupid

Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figurine of Cupid

US $2,000.00

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MEISSEN BLUE ONION SHELL SHAPED DISH WITH FEET

MEISSEN BLUE ONION SHELL SHAPED DISH WITH FEET

US $20.00

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