Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
PORCELAIN
Distinguishing marks
MEISSEN CROSSED SWORDS
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
LATE 1700'S TO EARLY 1800'S
Size and dimensions of this item
APPROX 8" TALL
Long Description
This Meissen vase has been well cared for and is in excellent condition with not a scratch or chip. It stands approximately 8" tall and is nearly 3 1/2" wide.Â
The famous "Paris Pink" used by Meissen and other porcelain manufacturers, along with the other fabulous colors, is still very bright and rich.
I would like to know what this piece is worth if sold to a collector.Â
Thank you.
History
This vase was given to me in 1996 as part of a group of antiques in an elderly friend's will. His wife received this vase through her mother's French-Canadian family in the early 1900's.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Re: MEISSEN VASE
It sure would be easy to date this if you show a closeup photo of the mark.
Meissen has one mark from 1774-1814... Is that what your age estimate is based on?Â
Re: MEISSEN VASE
The Meissen "crossed sword" marks is one of the most copied of any in the world, plus the mark, with slight variations, has been in continuing use since 1723. The decoration on the side showing the couple in 18th century attire also looks like a transfer print.
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