Meissen - Teapot - Porcelain

Exquisite Meissen Porcelain Teapot with Fine Flower Painting – Knauf Era (approx. 1850–1924)

For sale is an extraordinarily elegant and museum-worthy teapot from the renowned State Porcelain Manufactory Meissen. This magnificent collectible combines the highest craftsmanship with timeless aesthetics and impresses with its detailed, hand-painted floral decoration in the classic Rococo style.

The harmoniously curved form, combined with artistically modeled details and finely tuned color, makes this teapot a superb eyecatcher for collectors of discerning Meissen porcelain.

Details of the item
Manufacturer: State Porcelain Manufactory Meissen, Germany
Material: High-quality, white-glazed factory porcelain
Decoration: Polychrome, hand-painted German floral painting with central rose bouquet, fine spray flowers, and subtle gold trim
Special features:
- Three-dimensionally worked floral lid knop
- Elaborately relief-patterned handle and artistically designed spout in the characteristic baroque acanthus design
- Elegant Rococo form with extraordinary depth of detail

Dimensions
Height: approx. 9 cm
Diameter of the body: approx. 9 cm
Total length (handle to spout): approx. 18 cm

Era & Style
Era: Knauf Era (approx. 1850–1924)
Style: Historicism with Rococo influences

The characteristic form of the crossed swords mark with the typical “knäufe” (knobs) clearly points to the coveted Knauf Era of the Meissen Manufactory. The sculptural branch elements as well as the floral lid knop echo the traditional Baroque and Rococo models for which Meissen became famous worldwide.

Quality & Condition
Grade: 1st choice
The underglaze blue swords mark on the underside is fully preserved and shows no abrasion marks.

Condition:
Very good and authentic state of preservation with only minimal age-related signs of use.
The unglazed stand ring shows light, age-appropriate rubbing. The porcelain is free of cracks, hairlines, or restorations. The brilliant overglaze painting and the fine gold edges are in excellent condition.

Please note the detail photos regarding possible minimal flea-bite marks on the floral lid knop.

Secure Premium Shipping
Shipping of this high-quality and delicate collector’s item is done with the utmost care:
- Double-wall protective packaging
- Generous padding with bubble wrap and Styrofoam chips
- Insurance-based shipping with tracking

International shipping
Worldwide shipping available. Any potential customs or import duties outside the EU are the buyer’s responsibility.