Meissen - Plate - Porcelain - Meissen – Anniversary Plate

Pair of historical Meissen Jubiläumssterne (anniversary plates) from the Kingdom of Saxony, 1889 and 1898

Offered are two seemingly matched historical jubilee plates from the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Meissen from the late 19th century.

1. Jubilee Plate 1889 – 800 Years of the House of Wettin
Produced on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the House of Wettin 1089–1889.
In the center is the crowned or mitre-adorned coat of arms, flanked by the years 1089 and 1889. All around, rich underglaze-blue ornamentation.
Diameter: approx. 25 cm
Weight: approx. 560 g
Dating: 1889

2. Jubilee Plate 1898 – King Albert of Saxony
Produced on the occasion of the 70th birthday of King Albert of Saxony (1828–1902) as well as his 25-year reign anniversary 1873–1898.
In the center the crowned Saxon coat of arms with a large intertwined monogram “AR” (Albert Rex). Surrounded by floral underglaze-blue decor and fine gold edge.
Diameter: approx. 25 cm
Dating: 1898
Both plates bear on the back the underglaze blue Meissen swords mark as well as additional embossing or brush markings.
According to the existing marks, both pieces are first quality; no file lines are visible through the swords marks.
Both plates are in a very good condition for their age. No visible chips or hairlines. Minor signs of wear due to age and production may be present; the condition is extensively documented in the photographs.

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