Meissen - Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

MEISSEN – BLUE ONION (ZWIEBELMUSTER) – 70-PIECE TABLE SERVICE FOR 12 Offered is an extensive 70-piece Meissen porcelain table service for 12 people, decorated in the iconic Blue Onion (Zwiebelmuster) pattern in cobalt blue and white. The service was manufactured by the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Germany, and is estimated to date from approximately 1900–1930 (early 20th century). The Blue Onion decoration is one of Meissen's most recognisable patterns. Its botanical decoration is inspired by East Asian porcelain traditions and incorporates stylised pomegranate, peach, bamboo and floral motifs. The service is made of hard-paste porcelain (true porcelain) and features the characteristic blue-on-white decoration throughout. The pieces bear Meissen crossed-swords marks, as visible in the photographs. CONTENTS – 70 PIECES • 12 × dinner / luncheon plates, approx. Ø 26 cm • 12 × deep plates, approx. Ø 24 cm, height 4.7 cm • 12 × appetizer / small plates, approx. Ø 20 cm • 12 × saucers, approx. Ø 16.5 cm, suitable for sauces or desserts • 12 × handled soup / velouté bowls, approx. Ø 12.5 cm excluding handles, height 5.4 cm • 1 × large serving platter, approx. 43 × 31.4 × 5.7 cm • 1 × serving platter, approx. 40.2 × 29.7 × 5.5 cm • 1 × serving platter, approx. 36.8 × 26.7 × 5.5 cm • 1 × soup tureen with lid, approx. 42 cm including handles and approx. 26.5 cm high including the lid • 1 × salad bowl, approx. 27.2 × 27.8 × 9 cm • 1 × smaller salad bowl, approx. 22.5 × 22.8 × 6.7 cm • 1 × sauce boat, approx. 26 × 16 × 9 cm • 1 × serving spoon, approx. 21.8 cm • 1 × small leaf-shaped bowl, approx. 12.4 × 9.5 × 4 cm • 1 × serving platter with divider, approx. Ø 34.4 cm, height 6 cm STYLE AND DECORATION The service is decorated in the Blue Onion / Zwiebelmuster pattern, with detailed cobalt-blue botanical and floral motifs on a white porcelain ground. The decoration reflects the historic East Asian influence that played an important role in the development of European porcelain decoration. The original Blue Onion pattern dates back to the 18th century. The present service is estimated to have been produced in the early 20th century, approximately 1900–1930. ORIGIN Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Saxony, Germany. MATERIAL Hard-paste porcelain (true porcelain), decorated in blue and white. CONDITION The service is described as being in excellent / very good condition, with minimal signs of use according to the supplied description. The pieces should be examined carefully through the photographs, including the undersides and Meissen marks, as the photographs form an important part of the description. DIMENSIONS The individual pieces vary considerably in size. The largest serving platter measures approximately 43 × 31.4 × 5.7 cm. Please refer to the individual dimensions listed above for the other pieces. WEIGHT The 70 porcelain pieces have an estimated combined weight of approximately 32 kg, excluding packaging. This is an estimate rather than a measured weight. SHIPPING Due to the considerable quantity, weight and fragility of the porcelain, the service will be professionally and securely packed for transport. A minimum of five parcels will be required. Each piece will be individually protected with appropriate packing materials to minimise movement and the risk of damage during transportation. Tracked shipping will be used and tracking information will be provided after dispatch. This is an impressive and extensive 70-piece Meissen Blue Onion table service for 12, offering a substantial collection of matching dinnerware and serving pieces in one of Meissen's most recognisable blue-and-white patterns.

Estimación:€4,100

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