Vintage, Collectible, Meissen Porcelain Cup And Saucer

  
Meissen porcelain, also called Dresden porcelain de Saxe, German hard-past, or true, porcelain produced at MEISSEN FACTORY, near Dresden in Saxony (now Germany) from until the preset day. It was the first successfully produced true porcelain In Europe and dominated the style of European porcelain manufactured until approximately 1756, after which the leadership ultimately passed to French. The secret of true porcelain, similar to that produced in China, was discovered about 1707 by Johann Friedrich Bottger, an alchemist, and Ehrefried Walter von Tschirnhaus, a physicist, whose research into porcelain had earlier produced a stoneware that is the hardest known substance. The rarity and expense of Meissen porcelain meant that originally it could be bought only by the upper classes; this gradually changed over the 19th century. When a wealthy class emerged in the United States in the nineteenth century, such families as the Vanderbilts. Many of these collections then found their way into the world's great museums, including the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Featuring one of the largest collections in America. The high point of the Meissen factory was reached after 1731. Meissen introduced the crossed blue swords in 1739. Note: Manufactured date is approximate. SIZE: SAUCER is 5" DIAMETER, CUP is 2 1/2" DIAMETER (excluding handle) & 2 in HEIGHT. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Sculptures & Figurines".

The seller is "scdesigns44" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Pattern: Floral
• Occasion: All Occasions
• Size: Medium
• Color: multi-color
• Material: Porcelain
• Year Manufactured: 1966
• Subject: Flower
• Brand: Meissen
• Department: Adults
• Type: Collector Plate
• Theme: Art
• Style: European
• Collection: Artist at Work
• Features: Hand Painted
• Time Period Manufactured: early 1900
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Finish: Antique
• Character Family: collectible