Early 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain "Birds of Paradise" Coffee Cup and Saucer

Name: Early 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain "Birds of Paradise" Coffee Cup and Saucer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1065084
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

Early 19th century Meissen coffee cup and saucer set depicting birds of paradise. The polychrome central motif on the saucer and cup feature groups of various colourful exotic birds and surrounding the birds are an array of insects.

Both items feature a scalloped rim and a gilded decorative border.

Marked on the back with the Meissen mark of blue crossed swords.

384 g

cup - 7 cm tall, 10 cm top diameter, 11 cm handle to rim, 4.5 cm bottom diameter

saucer - 4 cm tall, 15 cm top diameter, 5 cm base diameter

Saucer in very good antique condition; some wear to gilt appropriate to age. Cup has been professionally restored.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

UK delivery is £10

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1065084

Dealers Internal Reference

3183

Description

Early 19th century Meissen coffee cup and saucer set depicting birds of paradise.

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The polychrome central motif on the saucer and cup feature groups of various colourful exotic birds and surrounding the birds are an array of insects.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

fig 1. Early 19th century German Meissen porcelain — fig 1. Early 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain "Birds of Paradise" Coffee Cup and Saucer

Both items feature a scalloped rim and a gilded decorative border.

Marked on the back with the Meissen mark of blue crossed swords.

384 g

cup - 7 cm tall, 10 cm top diameter, 11 cm handle to rim, 4.5 cm bottom diameter

fig 2. Early 19th century German Meissen porcelain — fig 2. Early 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain "Birds of Paradise" Coffee Cup and Saucer

saucer - 4 cm tall, 15 cm top diameter, 5 cm base diameter

Saucer in very good antique condition; some wear to gilt appropriate to age. Cup has been professionally restored.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

UK delivery is £10

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1065084

Dealers Internal Ref

3183

About the Dealer

Gillers Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023