Description:

Western Europe, Germany, ca. 1880s CE. A Meissen oval serving platter decorated in the iconic cobalt blue onion pattern (zwiebelmuster) on luminous white porcelain, its scalloped rim and flowing floral motifs displaying the classic elegance for which Meissen is celebrated. The verso bears the hand-painted Meissen crossed swords mark at the center, with two deliberate sanding marks scored through the swords, signifying that the piece was factory-graded as faulty - likely due to a minor flaw in decoration or another aspect not meeting their highest standard. Additional marks include an impressed "129" with an arrow at one end and a painted "13" on the opposite side. Despite its grading, the platter remains visually striking and structurally sound. Size: 20.25" L x 15" W x 2.5" H (51.4 cm x 38.1 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's

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  • Condition: Some pitting and minor firing imperfections, but otherwise intact and great condition.

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