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Meissen Teapot

18th Century German Decorated Meissen Teapot
18th Century German Decorated Meissen Teapot

18th Century German Decorated Meissen Teapot

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Meissen teapot decorated with countryside and riverside scenes populated by traveling figures and framed by raised and gilt foliage designs against a pastel green background embellis...

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Antique 18th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

c.1735-40 An Exceptional Meissen Teapot, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Trading Scene
c.1735-40 An Exceptional Meissen Teapot, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Trading Scene

c.1735-40 An Exceptional Meissen Teapot, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Trading Scene

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Skien, NO

An Important Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot, Ca. 1735-40: Finely Painted with Chinoiserie Trading Scenes and Gilt Decoration An exceptional and important early Meissen porcelain tea...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection
Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection

Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

An early Meissen porcelain teapot made circa 1715, decorated by a Dutch hausmaler circa 1730-1740.

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Antique Early 18th Century German Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Wallendorf German Porcelain East Frisian Rose Teapot
Antique 18th Century Wallendorf German Porcelain East Frisian Rose Teapot

Antique 18th Century Wallendorf German Porcelain East Frisian Rose Teapot

By Höchst Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain, Wallendorf, Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 18th century German porcelain teapot. By Wallendorf. In the East Frisian Rose pattern. The lid set with a chain link connector. Marked to the base. Simply wonderf...

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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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19th Century Meissen Blue and White Teapot and Cream Jug
19th Century Meissen Blue and White Teapot and Cream Jug

19th Century Meissen Blue and White Teapot and Cream Jug

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H 4.14 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Meissen Blue and White Teapot and Cream Jug

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Nibbles to base of teapot. Cream jug very good Delicate pair of 19th century Meissen blue and white porcelain.

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 'Saxe' Porcelain Teapot, circa 1728-1730
Meissen 'Saxe' Porcelain Teapot, circa 1728-1730

Meissen 'Saxe' Porcelain Teapot, circa 1728-1730

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H 4.26 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Meissen 'Saxe' Porcelain Teapot, circa 1728-1730

By Adam Friedrich von Löwenfinck

Located in Paris, FR

A Meissen (Saxe) porcelain teapot with polychrome Kakiemon decoration of flowers and foliage.

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Red Flowers, 19th C
Antique Meissen Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Red Flowers, 19th C

Antique Meissen Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Red Flowers, 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen teapot in hand-painted porcelain with red flowers and gold decoration. 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Teapot With Flower Decoration On Rechaud, Rococo Period, Ca 1730
Large Meissen Teapot With Flower Decoration On Rechaud, Rococo Period, Ca 1730

Large Meissen Teapot With Flower Decoration On Rechaud, Rococo Period, Ca 1730

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very early large Meissen teapot, circa 1730, in a moulded spherical shape, with an inset lid featuring a partially gilded spherical knob; mouth rims decorated with a gold tongue frie...

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Antique 1730s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Tea Pot With Flower Decoration & Silver Mount, Rococo Period, Circa 1750
Meissen Tea Pot With Flower Decoration & Silver Mount, Rococo Period, Circa 1750

Meissen Tea Pot With Flower Decoration & Silver Mount, Rococo Period, Circa 1750

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very early Meissen teapot, circa 1750, Osier form with basket weave on the rim of the lid and around the opening of the teapot, as well as curved bars, spout and handle with knotted ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Porcelain Teapot c1765
A Meissen Porcelain Teapot c1765

A Meissen Porcelain Teapot c1765

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H 4.34 in Dm 6.7 in

A Meissen Porcelain Teapot c1765

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Eric Knowles Comments: This style of teapot with the same animal type spout and handle were produced by Meissen for a forty year period from 1730 onwards.

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Antique 1760s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Teapot in Hand Painted Porcelain
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Teapot in Hand Painted Porcelain

Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Teapot in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" teapot in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Teapot with Hand-Painted Decoration, 19th C
Antique Meissen Porcelain Teapot with Hand-Painted Decoration, 19th C

Antique Meissen Porcelain Teapot with Hand-Painted Decoration, 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen porcelain teapot with hand-painted gold decoration, flowers and insects. 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1940s
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Teapot in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen green Ivy Vine teapot in hand-painted porcelain.

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Vintage 1940s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Green Ivy Vine, small teapot with flower knob lid.
Meissen Green Ivy Vine, small teapot with flower knob lid.

Meissen Green Ivy Vine, small teapot with flower knob lid.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Green Ivy Vine, small teapot with flower knob lid.

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Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Art Deco teapot decorated with coral red trim.
Meissen, Germany. Art Deco teapot decorated with coral red trim.

Meissen, Germany. Art Deco teapot decorated with coral red trim.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Art Deco teapot in porcelain decorated with coral red trim.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf, Teapot, Sugar Bowl, Cream Jug and Serving Tray
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf, Teapot, Sugar Bowl, Cream Jug and Serving Tray

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf, Teapot, Sugar Bowl, Cream Jug and Serving Tray

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf. Teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and serving tray in hand-painted porcelain. 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Zurich Porcelain Tête-à-Tête Tea Set in the Meissen Style, circa 1770-1790
Zurich Porcelain Tête-à-Tête Tea Set in the Meissen Style, circa 1770-1790

Zurich Porcelain Tête-à-Tête Tea Set in the Meissen Style, circa 1770-1790

By Zurich Porcelain Manufactory 1

Located in Milford, NH

Hand painted porcelain tête-à-tête tea set in the Meissen style includes tray, covered teapot, covered creamer, covered sugar, two teacups, and two saucers.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Teapot with Gold and Flower Decoration, 19th Century
Antique Meissen Teapot with Gold and Flower Decoration, 19th Century

Antique Meissen Teapot with Gold and Flower Decoration, 19th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen teapot with gold and flower decoration, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Teapot Meissen, 18th Century
Porcelain Teapot Meissen, 18th Century

Porcelain Teapot Meissen, 18th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Belmont, MA

Porcelain Teapot Meissen (1740-80). Beautifully painted with flowers.

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Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Porcelain

Meissen Tea Pot with Flower Decoration, Rococo Period, circa 1750
Meissen Tea Pot with Flower Decoration, Rococo Period, circa 1750

Meissen Tea Pot with Flower Decoration, Rococo Period, circa 1750

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very Early And Rare Piece From The Meissen/Germany Manufactory: Teapot, made circa 1750, the belly of the pot painted on the front and back with large floral arrangements, scattered...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Teapot and Cover, circa 1740
Meissen Porcelain Teapot and Cover, circa 1740

Meissen Porcelain Teapot and Cover, circa 1740

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H 4.34 in W 8.08 in D 3.55 in

Meissen Porcelain Teapot and Cover, circa 1740

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A fine Meissen porcelain teapot and cover, circa 1740. Well painted with scenes of peasants going about their daily life, in rural landscapes, after Teniers.

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Antique 1740s German Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain ‘Cats and Dogs’ Teapot, c. 1830.
Meissen Porcelain ‘Cats and Dogs’ Teapot, c. 1830.

Meissen Porcelain ‘Cats and Dogs’ Teapot, c. 1830.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

An extraordinary Meissen porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1830. The globular body, moulded to one side, with a group of three cats, on a grassy mound; the other side, with a St.

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Antique 1830s German Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese porcelain teapot, Meissen style, c. 1750, Qianlong Period.
Chinese porcelain teapot, Meissen style, c. 1750, Qianlong Period.

Chinese porcelain teapot, Meissen style, c. 1750, Qianlong Period.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Chinese porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1750, Qianlong Period. The globular teapot, painted after a Meissen porcelain original, in the manner of J.G.

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Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Rare Meissen Porcelain Teapot, Germany, 19th Century
A Rare Meissen Porcelain Teapot, Germany, 19th Century

A Rare Meissen Porcelain Teapot, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A fine and rare Meissen porcelain teapot, of melon form with cobalt blue border, painted and gilded florals, the lid decorated with a molded rose bud finial, the handle and spout in ...

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Meissen Teapot with Foot Warmer, circa 1830
Meissen Teapot with Foot Warmer, circa 1830

Meissen Teapot with Foot Warmer, circa 1830

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H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Meissen Teapot with Foot Warmer, circa 1830

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Bergen, NL

Meissen teapot with foot warmer. Richly decorated with flowers and fruits.

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Antique 1830s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Floral Tea Service Provenance Chatsworth House Attic Sale
Meissen Porcelain Floral Tea Service Provenance Chatsworth House Attic Sale

Meissen Porcelain Floral Tea Service Provenance Chatsworth House Attic Sale

Located in Leeds, GB

Each of the nine pieces in this set is flower encrusted and is painted with insects, with gilding to the rims. The set comprises: Meissen Teapot with Cover surmounted by a flower...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese ‘Meissen’ Porcelain Teapot, c. 1760, Qianlong Period
Chinese ‘Meissen’ Porcelain Teapot, c. 1760, Qianlong Period

Chinese ‘Meissen’ Porcelain Teapot, c. 1760, Qianlong Period

By Chinese Jesus

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Rare Chinese ‘Export’ porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1760, Qianlong Period. Hand painted in the Meissen style, with panels of merchants in conversation, before harbour scenes.

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Antique 1750s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Elite Limoges France Miniature Hand-Painted Teapot
19th Century Elite Limoges France Miniature Hand-Painted Teapot

19th Century Elite Limoges France Miniature Hand-Painted Teapot

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

19th century elite Limoges France miniature hand-painted teapot.  

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Streublumen Tea Set for 10 with Cups and Saucers, Cake Plates and Teapot
Meissen Streublumen Tea Set for 10 with Cups and Saucers, Cake Plates and Teapot

Meissen Streublumen Tea Set for 10 with Cups and Saucers, Cake Plates and Teapot

Located in Boston, MA

This is a wonderful Meissen streublumen tea set with 10 teacups and saucers, 10 cake plates and a teapot.

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Vintage 1930s German Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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By Pier (Pietro) Dandini

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Moses Striking Water from the Rock; Circle of Pietro Dandini, Italian 1646-1712 Italian School, late 17th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 32 x 28 inches canvas: 29 x 23.5 inch...

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Allegory of Abundance

Located in New York, NY

Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Copper

Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man
Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man

Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641, Flemish) Study of a Head of Man Circa 1627-32, Van Dyck’s second Antwerp period Oil on paper, laid down on canvas Dimensions 15 x 14 inches (38.1 x 3...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Meissen Hand Painted Cup and Saucer
19th Century Meissen Hand Painted Cup and Saucer

19th Century Meissen Hand Painted Cup and Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Diminutive whimsical 19th century Meissen cup and saucer. The purple trim with gilt decoration with birds and insects. The saucer is 5 inches in diameter with the cup 2.75 in diamete...

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer
Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer

Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meissen, Germany, late 19th to early 20th century Hard-paste porcelain, hand-painted with polychrome enamels and gilt accents, applied porcelain flowers, five small knop feet. ...

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Antique 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figurine of a Lady, Hand-Painted, Circa 1740
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figurine of a Lady, Hand-Painted, Circa 1740

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figurine of a Lady, Hand-Painted, Circa 1740

$2,056Sale Price|25% Off

H 5.32 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figurine of a Lady, Hand-Painted, Circa 1740

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

A good 18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady, circa 1740, modelled by Peter Reinecke wearing a hat with a ribbon, floral dress and holding a bouquet of flowers and standing on a fl...

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Antique 1740s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands
2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands

2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of exquisite antique 19th century Meissen porcelain demitasse chocolate cups with lids and saucers, decorated with pink and gold borders and landscapes with stone buildings. Bot...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

$198,500 / set

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...

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19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service
19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service

19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service

$24,000 / set

H 2 in W 14.8 in D 16.5 in

19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a white background design details. Each piece is in...

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Antique 1820s English Tableware

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Gold

Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers
Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers

Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique Neuozier pattern plates. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center and sides including roses...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

17th century Italian school, The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist
17th century Italian school, The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist

17th century Italian school, The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist

Located in PARIS, FR

17th century Italian School The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist Oil on canvas Dimensions: h. 106 cm, l. 77 cm Important 17th century Italian carved giltwood frame Fram...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish
Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish

Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish, Qianlong Period, Circa 1765-1775 This superb oval dish is a quintessential example of Chinese Export porcelain create...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

18th Century  Meissen Cup and Saucer, Marcolini Period Floral Basket, Germany
18th Century  Meissen Cup and Saucer, Marcolini Period Floral Basket, Germany

18th Century Meissen Cup and Saucer, Marcolini Period Floral Basket, Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Andernach, DE

Unique antique Neoclassical cup and matching saucer from around 1775–1780. Hand painted and hand made, this is indeed a rare find of Germans most famous china makers Meissen. Intrica...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen

Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Large Rococo style porcelain chandelier by Meissen German, late 19th Century Height 118cm, diameter 97cm This magnificent chandelier is an exceptional example of the Rococo styl...

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century

Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century

$70,000

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lisse, NL

Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...

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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Brass

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Meissen Teapot For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meissen teapot for your home. Each meissen teapot for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic and porcelain. There are many kinds of the meissen teapot you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each meissen teapot bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made meissen teapot has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much is a Meissen Teapot?

Prices for a meissen teapot start at $299 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $598.

Finding the Right Porcelain for You

Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.

Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.

Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.

Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is stronger than ceramic because it is denser. 

On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.