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

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Re: Meissen Blue and White Teapot

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.