Antique Meissen Porcelain Teacup & Saucer Set

Description

Antique Meissen Porcelain Teacup & Saucer Set;
Up for sale is a set of Meissen teacup and saucer with hand painted flowers, dated 19
th
, or early 20
th
century.
The teacup and saucer feature scalloped rims decorated with gold gilt trims and hand painted flowers and insects over white porcelain. Both pieces show the Meissen blue under-glaze cross-swords logo accompanied by inscribed numbers, including “x47” and “04” for the teacup and “X47” and “75” for the saucer. Notably, the Meissen cross-swords shown at the bottom have heavy endings at the tip of the handles, a mark that appeared from 1815 to 1924 and helped dating the pieces.
Meissen porcelain was started in Dresden, Germany in 1709 to produce the first European hard-paste porcelain at high temperature. Its crossed-swords logo was introduced in 1720 and evolved during different periods. Over 300 years of existence, Meissen is known for high quality and originality till today.
Measures: Teacup, approximately, 4” rim diameter (or 4 ¾”, across widest part to handle) x 2” high x 1 ¾” base diameter; Saucer, 5 ¾” rim diameter x 7/8” high x 2 ¾” base diameter.
Condition: Good and clean, the teacup has damages to the tip and lower part of the handle, mild gilt loss to the rim, and a mild color change to the base likely from a manufacturing process; the saucer has a minor chip to the underneath edge, as indicated by arrow.
Shipment
: Our items
can be shipped worldwide. Generally, we use FedEx or USPS for all US domestic and USPS for all international shipment. The shipping fee taken by Postal Service is an estimate based on the size, weight and insurance of the item. If in case, there is an overtaking amount, we will be happy to return the balance per the postage receipt through PayPal.
Please note, for customers in Connecticut, a 6.35% tax will be collected.
Return
: We try our best to describe the posted items precisely and accurately, pointing out any imperfections. We generally, therefore, do not accept the return, unless the photos posted do not match the items or the items are damaged in shipping. Upon receiving the damaged item, the buyer must keep the original packaging and condition and contact us within 24 hours of delivery.
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