Meissen Blue and White Teapot

By biojules, 2 June, 2011
Description

Here's a link for the paper: http://www.kunsthandlung-kuehne.de/index_flash.html
 
The pot measures 6" (L) spout to handle, 3" (H) without lid, 3.5" (W), lid measures 1.5" (H)
 
Paper seems to read in upper left corner/torn:
 
Mobel Und Kunsthandlung
 
Kuth & Co. * Koln
 
Hohenzollernring 24 (Ufahaus)
 
Telefon 78454

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
porcelain
Distinguishing marks
two crossed swords with an M below it
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
The pot measures 6" (L) spout to handle, 3" (H) without lid, 3.5" (W), lid measures 1.5" (H)
Date Period
1750
Weight
less than a pound, but not sure
History
came with a piece of paper with an antique dealers information from germany and some writing that i cannot translate with a date of 1750 on it.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$4.00
For Sale?
No
Photos

Lovejoy

13 years 11 months ago

With pieces like this you really need to have it physically examined to determine it's origins, as the Meissen mark and their products were widely copied. I've no record of meissen ever using their crossed sword mark with the letter "M" included.

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