Porcelain Vine-Leaf Pattern Tray with Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl from Meissen, Set of 3

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Meissen, tray with cream jug and sugar bowl, vine-leaf pattern, “voller grüner weinkranz” set consisting of porcelain tray, cream jug … Read more Meissen, tray with cream jug and sugar bowl, vine-leaf pattern, “voller grüner weinkranz” set consisting of porcelain tray, cream jug and lidded sugar bowl, decorated in the classic vine-leaf pattern (“voller grüner weinkranz”) with green vine leaves and winding tendrils in underglaze. The tray with green rim band and vine decoration provides an elegant frame for the two vessels, both harmoniously matching the pattern. Manufacturer: meissen, germany pattern: vine-leaf pattern / “voller grüner weinkranz” period: 20th century material: porcelain, underglaze green decoration dimensions: tray 30 × 15 cm. Cream jug h. 8 cm, w. 9 cm (incl. Handle). Sugar bowl h. 8 cm, w. 8.5 cm condition: tray first quality. Cream jug and sugar bowl second quality marking: blue crossed swords under the base about meissen second quality: porcelain marked as second quality (zweite wahl) still bears meissen’s original crossed swords mark but was classified as second quality by the manufactory. Such pieces may have minimal and insignificant irregularities but remain fully functional and hand-painted by the manufactory’s artists. A classic example of meissen’s long-standing tradition, where natural motifs and precise craftsmanship are combined in a timeless expression. About meissen and the vine-leaf pattern: founded in 1710, meissen porzellan was europe’s first porcelain manufactory and soon became famous for its unrivalled craftsmanship and artistic innovation. Among its many iconic patterns is the vine-leaf pattern, in german voller grüner weinkranz, introduced around 1817 by johann samuel arnhold. The decoration with green vine leaves and tendrils became one of meissen’s most popular designs and continued into the 20th century. The pattern reflects the manufactory’s fascination with natural ornamentation and the precise hand-painted style that has made meissen a symbol of european porcelain tradition. See less