BEAUTIFUL MEISSEN VASE

By Fox, 2 June, 2009
Description

Meissen Vase

Hi,
We have a very beautiful porcelain Meissen Vase that I am trying to do research on for possible sale.

It has the painted crossed-swords mark but I am unsure as to the period this was made. It also has the symbol/numbers (tiny 8 fancy styled H and larger sized 74).

There are 4 scratch marks on the crossed swords. I found out what 1 scratch meant and what 3 scratches mean but I have been unable to find out what 4 scratches mean.

There is one small glazed deformity (shown in the side view pic) that is likely to be overlooked when you see this beautiful Meissen Vase. It is located to the left of the painted butterfly next to the handle. Besides that, the Vase is in Mint Condition as you can see.

I am looking to sell this piece but first I would just like to have it identified and have an approximate value for insurance purposes before selling.

If anyone can give me any insight to this beautiful Meissen Vase it would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks,
~Fox

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Porcelian
Distinguishing marks
On inside bottom - Crossed Swords, tiny number 8 larger number 74 and H shaped letter
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Length (handle to handle) = 6" - Width (widest part) = 5" - Height = 11 1/2"
Date Period
Unsure
Weight
2 lbs 12 oz
History
Gift
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unsure
For Sale?
No
Photos

ccallahan

16 years ago

Sotheby's can give you an auction estament on this. Call them to find out where to e-mail pictures. the ones you have here would work there # is 212-606-7280 the auction est should be close to value

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Hi ccallahan,

I appreciate your response.
I will call that number you gave.
Thank you very much.
~Fox

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Hi Ccallahan,
I called the number you gave me and someone gave me an email to send the information and the pictures to. So I did that, no answer yet but thank you very much for the possible lead. My next question is this; I have two items up right now as well: dinner set - Mikasa PIVOTAL by Ben Seibel – Narumi Japan, Antigua 5022 / AND: DRAGONWARE CHINA TEA SET WITH HALLMARK, SIGNATURES AND A GEISHA GIRL. Do you think that I should send an email to Sotheby's as well for those two items or wait until one of you appraisers say an item is worthy of trying Sotheby's? As I have quite a few more items to put up as well.
Thanks for any info,
~Fox

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Mass produced 20th Century Japanese Dragonware or dinner services are not something Sothebys will not generally bother about. Your local auctioneers would be better able to help you with them.

Lovejoy

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Ok, thanks for that information Lovejoy.
~Fox

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Thanks again Lovejoy,
But I went to all of the links associated with Meissen at the website you gave me and none came up showing what I wanted. So I think I will call the Sotheby's phone number. I found this sight yesterday as well:
http://www.antique-marks.com/meissen-marks.html

Thanks,
~Fox

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Hi,
This comment is for both you ccallahan as well as Lovejoy.
Thanks for your help with the MeissenVase.

As I stated in an earlier post/reply that I was going to contact the number for Sotheby’s that you gave me and someone did get back to me after I sent the info and pics and gave me the most that it would not sell for. So I took that information and put it on eBay with a Reserve price and it was just sold and paid for. Price sold was $321.00
So I just wanted to thank you both for the input and help.
~Fox

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