Meissen - Teapot - Porcelain

Exquisite Meissen Porcelain Teapot with the Finest Floral Painting – Knauf Period (c. 1850–1924)

For sale is an exceptionally 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 flowing form, combined with artfully sculpted details and finely tuned color palette, makes this teapot an exquisite eye-catcher for collectors of discerning Meissen porcelain.

Details about 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 blossoms, and subtle gold trim
Special features:
- Plastically articulated floral lid knob
- Elaborately relief-carved handle and artistically designed pouring spout in the characteristic Baroque-architected acanthus motif
- Elegant Rococo form with exceptional detail depth

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

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

The distinctive form of the crossed swords mark with the typical knop terminals clearly points to the coveted Knauf Period of the Meissen Manufactory. The sculpted branch elements as well as the floral lid knob echo the traditional Baroque and Rococo models for which Meissen is worldwide famous.

Quality & Condition
Grade: 1st quality
The underglaze blue swords mark on the underside is complete and shows no signs of wear.

Condition:
Very beautiful and authentic preservation state with only minimal age-related signs of use.
The unglazed foot ring shows light, age-related sliding marks. The porcelain is free of cracks, hairlines, or restorations. The brilliant overglaze painting and the fine gold rims are well preserved.

Please note the detail photos regarding possible minimal flea bites on the floral lid knob.

Secure Premium Shipping

Shipping of this high-quality and delicate collector's item is carried out with the utmost care:

- Double-walled protective packaging
- Generous padding with bubble wrap and Styrofoam chips
- Only insured shipping with tracking

International shipping

Worldwide shipping available. Any import duties or taxes outside the EU are at the purchaser's expense.