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Meissen Covered Chocolate Cup, Harbour Views & Puce Chinoiserie, C. 1780–1820
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Meissen Covered Chocolate Cup, Harbour Views & Puce Chinoiserie, C. 1780–1820

18th century
Sold 30 July 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
This “Meissen Covered Chocolate Cup, Harbour Views & Puce Chinoiserie, C. 1780–1820” found a buyer.

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An authentic Meissen covered chocolate cup, Germany, circa 1780–1820. Hand-painted with full-color harbor views and rare puce chinoiserie figures, including Chinese scenes executed exclusively in this distinctive color palette. The lid is embellished with a sculpted flower finial flanked by two applied gilt leaves – an elegant hallmark of skilled Meissen craftsmanship. The cup and lid are framed by intricate gilt scrollwork, floral sprigs, and mesh-pattern borders, showcasing the factory’s excellence in decorative porcelain at the end of the 18th century. Underglaze blue crossed swords mark to the base. This is a highly collectible piece, combining refined technical execution with exotic thematic decoration – prized by serious porcelain collectors.

Dimensions:

Height with lid: 11 cm

Width: 10.5 cm

Depth: 9 cm

Condition: excellent antique condition. Minimal wear to the gilding. No chips, cracks, or restoration.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Meissen Porcelain Chocolate Cup to the 18th Century.

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An authentic Meissen covered chocolate cup, Germany, circa 1780–1820.
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Hand-painted with full-color harbor views and rare puce chinoiserie figures, including Chinese scenes executed exclusively in this distinctive color palette.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The lid is embellished with a sculpted flower finial flanked by two applied gilt leaves – an elegant hallmark of skilled Meissen craftsmanship. The cup and lid are framed by intricate gilt scrollwork, floral sprigs, and mesh-pattern borders, showcasing the factory’s excellence in decorative porcelain at the end of the 18th century. Underglaze blue crossed swords mark to the base. This is a highly collectible piece, combining refined technical execution with exotic thematic decoration – prized by serious porcelain collectors.

fig 1. A white porcelain Meissen covered chocolate cup featuring intricate puce-coloured chinoiserie scenes and heavy gold gilt scrollwork.
fig 1. Meissen Covered Chocolate Cup, Harbour Views & Puce Chinoiserie, C. 1780–1820

Dimensions:

Height with lid: 11 cm

Width: 10.5 cm

Depth: 9 cm

Condition: excellent antique condition. Minimal wear to the gilding. No chips, cracks, or restoration.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Meissen Porcelain Chocolate Cup to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1151918
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Archive I A white porcelain Meissen covered chocolate cup featuring intricate puce-coloured chinoiserie scenes and heavy gold gilt scrollwork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Meissen Covered Chocolate Cup, Harbour Views & Puce Chinoiserie, C. 1780–1820

Archive II A white porcelain Meissen covered chocolate cup featuring intricate puce-coloured chinoiserie scenes and heavy gold gilt scrollwork. View II
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A white porcelain Meissen covered chocolate cup featuring intricate puce-coloured chinoiserie scenes and heavy gold gilt scrollwork.
Meissen Covered Chocolate Cup, Harbour Views & Puce Chinoiserie, c. 1780–1820
Ref: SA1151918
A white porcelain Meissen covered chocolate cup featuring intricate puce-coloured chinoiserie scenes and heavy gold gilt scrollwork.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Tableware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical / Chinoiserie
  • MaterialHard-paste porcelain, gold leaf enamel
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsPuce chinoiserie scenes, Gilt scrollwork borders, Moulded flower finial, Hand-painted harbour views

FAQs

Established in the early 18th century, the Meissen manufactory in Germany was the first European producer of hard-paste porcelain. Its artisans developed sophisticated painting techniques, often featuring chinoiserie motifs, floral sprays, and intricate gilding that set the standard for luxury ceramics across the continent.

Meissen pieces are crafted from hard-paste porcelain, composed primarily of kaolin, quartz, and felspar, fired at exceptionally high temperatures. Hand-thrown or mould-formed bodies are finished with hand-painted enamel designs and elaborate gold leaf application known as gilding.

Authentic pieces typically feature the underglaze blue crossed swords mark, hand-painted on the base, though marks varied slightly by period. Additionally, genuine antique items exhibit hand-painted details with fine brushwork, subtle variations in the enamel, and age-appropriate wear to the gilding.

Antique porcelain adds a layer of historic texture and sophisticated colour to modern spaces when displayed thoughtfully. Placing select pieces within glass-fronted cabinets or on dedicated mantelpieces allows their intricate details to serve as refined focal points without cluttering the room.

Antique porcelain requires gentle handling and should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Avoid scrubbing gilded areas, and never place historical ceramics in a dishwasher or microwave to protect the delicate enamel and metal leaf.
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