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Meissen Ribbed Porcelain Jug, Handpainted Birds & Insects, Mid-19th Century
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Meissen Ribbed Porcelain Jug, Handpainted Birds & Insects, Mid-19th Century

19th century
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Meissen porcelain jug, mid-19th century. Ribbed body, flared rim, wide shoulder. Relief band with geometric pattern around the neck. Branch handle with applied gold petals. Gold stylized leaves on the spout.

Each side has two birds on a branch and insects: beetles, butterflies, bees. Part of the Meissen “Naturalistic Birds and Insects” series, first created after the 1740s and made in small numbers through the 19th century.

This jug is a typical example of Meissen’s naturalistic decoration, combining careful handpainting and high quality porcelain.

Marked with underglaze blue crossed swords.

Rare collector’s item, especially in this condition.

Condition:

No chips, cracks, or restorations.

Dimensions:

Height: 14.2 cm

Max diameter: 10.2 cm

Weight: 339 g

Shipping & Packaging: Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible. . Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Meissen Porcelain Milk Jug to the 19th Century.

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Description
Meissen porcelain jug, mid-19th century. Ribbed body, flared rim, wide shoulder. Relief band with geometric pattern around the neck. Branch handle with applied gold petals. Gold stylized leaves on the spout.

Each side has two birds on a branch and insects: beetles, butterflies, bees.

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Part of the Meissen “Naturalistic Birds and Insects” series, first created after the 1740s and made in small numbers through the 19th century.
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fig 1. A white ribbed porcelain jug decorated with hand-painted birds, insects, and gilding along the spout and handle.
fig 1. Meissen Ribbed Porcelain Jug, Handpainted Birds & Insects, Mid-19th Century

This jug is a typical example of Meissen’s naturalistic decoration, combining careful handpainting and high quality porcelain.

Marked with underglaze blue crossed swords.

Rare collector’s item, especially in this condition.

fig 2. A white ribbed porcelain jug decorated with hand-painted birds, insects, and gilding along the spout and handle.
fig 2. Meissen Ribbed Porcelain Jug, Handpainted Birds & Insects, Mid-19th Century

Condition:

No chips, cracks, or restorations.

Dimensions:

Height: 14.2 cm

Max diameter: 10.2 cm

Weight: 339 g

Shipping & Packaging: Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible. . Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Meissen Porcelain Milk Jug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157241
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Archive I A white ribbed porcelain jug decorated with hand-painted birds, insects, and gilding along the spout and handle.

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A white ribbed porcelain jug decorated with hand-painted birds, insects, and gilding along the spout and handle.
Meissen Ribbed Porcelain Jug, Handpainted Birds & Insects, mid-19th Century
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A white ribbed porcelain jug decorated with hand-painted birds, insects, and gilding along the spout and handle.
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During the mid-19th century, European porcelain manufacturers like Meissen emphasised elaborate hand-painted naturalism, ribbed or moulded textures, and gilded embellishments on functional tableware.

These pieces were slip-cast or hand-moulded from fine kaolin clay, hard-fired at high temperatures, glazed, and decorated with overglaze enamel painting and hand-applied gold leaf before a final firing.

Authentic Meissen items typically feature the underglaze blue crossed swords mark on the base, along with incised model numbers and precise enamel painted details that reflect hand craftsmanship.

Display the jug as a standalone decorative object on a sideboard, use it as a bud vase on a dining table, or showcase it inside a glazed cabinet alongside complementary ceramics.

Wash gently by hand in lukewarm water using mild dish soap, avoiding abrasive sponges or harsh chemicals that could wear away the delicate gilding and enamel decoration.
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