German Meissen Mark Porcelain Tea Saucer White Gilt Rococo Crossed Swords 18/19C

Name: German Meissen Mark Porcelain Tea Saucer White Gilt Rococo Crossed Swords 18/19C
SKU: INV5149
Price: 50.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£50.00

Inventory Code: INV5149

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German Meissen Mark Porcelain Tea Saucer White Gilt Rococo Crossed Swords 18/19C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5149

Object: Tea saucer

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Germany

Period: Rococo

Date: 18th/19th century

Decoration: White porcelain with repeating gilt border and gilt rim

Mark: Underglaze blue crossed swords mark to base

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 5.12 in / 13.0 cm

Height: 1.18 in / 3.0 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Some losses to the gilt border and rim, with minor surface wear and small firing imperfections consistent with age. No obvious major cracks. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A German white porcelain tea saucer of deep circular form, decorated with a delicate repeating gilt border around the inner rim. The restrained white ground emphasizes the finely applied gold ornament, while the gently raised sides give the piece an elegant period profile. The underside bears an underglaze blue crossed swords style mark. An attractive example of gilt-decorated German porcelain with a refined Rococo character.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Crossed swords marks are historically associated with the Meissen porcelain manufactory and remain an important feature for collectors of German porcelain. Variations and imitations of these marks are known, so attribution and dating should be considered cautiously unless independently authenticated.

NOTES

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