Magnificent First Choice Coffee Set Service for 6 persons, hand painted by Meissen, in the exquisite “Red Court Dragon” pattern, in excellent to pristine condition. The Meissen Dragon pattern was designed in the mid-1700's. This pattern depicts two long-bodied dragons with golden scales flying around a pair of fighting "Hoo" birds, symbolizing heaven and earth with each area of the design embellished with 24K gold leaf. Among the many things dragons symbolize in Chinese mythology, there are supernatural wisdom, the spirit of change and the rhythm of nature. The complex design is enriched with symbols of good fortune from the “Infinite Knot” with pearl, coin, scroll, and artemisia leaf of the Chinese Eight Treasures. Until 1918, only porcelains for the Kings were painted with this pattern. Meissen is Europe's first hard-paste porcelain manufacturer and is known for the high quality of their porcelain. The factory was established in 1710. All pieces are in excellent to pristine condition, marked with the Meissen blue"crossed swords" mark and red numbered, all the pieces are First Choice with one exception: one cup and one saucer with two grinding lines, NO chips, NO cracks and NO repairs, please see the pictures as they are part of description. Meissen, Germany 1950-1970 Dimensions: 1 x Coffee Pot with Lid : Height: 17 cm, Ø with handle: 13,5 cm 6 x Coffee Cup: Height: 5 cm, Ø with handle: 8 cm 6 x Saucer: Ø: 10,9 cm, Height: 2,5 cm 1 x Milk Jug: Height: 7,8 cm, Ø with handle: 8,5 cm 1 x Sugar Bowl: Height: 8,5 cm, Ø 7,3 cm It will be very carefully and safely packed ! With love and respect for the porcelain - “ The White Gold “