Antique Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion 3-Piece Trio– Cup, Saucer, & Plate – First Quality

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This authentic 3-piece porcelain place setting (trio) features the iconic Blue Onion (Zwiebelmuster) pattern, crafted by the renowned Meissen Porcelain … Read more This authentic 3-piece porcelain place setting (trio) features the iconic Blue Onion (Zwiebelmuster) pattern, crafted by the renowned Meissen Porcelain Manufactory in Germany.
Each piece displays the iconic underglaze blue hand-painted floral and fruit motifs on crisp white, scalloped porcelain. All three items feature the classic Meissen Underglaze Blue Crossed Swords mark, confirming First Quality (no slash/grind lines through the swords).
Set Includes & Mark Details:
Large Dessert / Bread Plate:
Maker: Meissen Porcelain
Pattern: Blue Onion
Underglaze Mark: Blue Crossed Swords
Inpressed/Stamped Marks: Stamped model number 472, additional impressed mark 19D, painted blue painter's/turner's mark (1).
Teacup:
Maker: Meissen Porcelain
Pattern: Blue Onion
Underglaze Mark: Blue Crossed Swords
Inpressed/Stamped Marks: Stamped model number 00623, painted blue painter's/turner's mark (B).
Saucer:
Maker: Meissen Porcelain
Pattern: Blue Onion
Underglaze Mark: Blue Crossed Swords
Inpressed/Stamped Marks: Stamped model number 207 VI =, small painted blue mark.
Estimated Era / Year of Production:
Based on the form of the crossed swords mark (curved hilted swords without pommel dots or slash lines) and the specific mold impression styles, this set dates to the late 19th Century to early 20th Century (circa 1880–1924). See less