Catalog: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: German: Porcelain (214)

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first class under glaze blue crossed swords marks. The saucer is 4 1/4 inches in diameter and is 7/8 of an inch deep. The cup is 2 inches high with a diameter of 2 inches. The cup is can shaped with a squared handle. The saucer is deep, without a well. Both pieces are expertly hand painted with sprays of garden variety flowers you will recognize. The colors are bright and eye catching. The rims and handle are trimmed with gold. Condition: Excellent, first quality, without defects of any kind.

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first quality blue crossed swords markings under glaze. The high relief molded design is known as “New Brandenstein”. The borders have a basket weave connected to wavy lines spreading across the porcelain. Lovely sprays of colorful flowers are accompanied by cute, tiny insects. The branch-like handle and rims are trimmed with gold. Inside the cup, a sprig of forget-me nots greets you. Condition: Excellent, first quality, without defects of any kind.

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first quality, under glaze blue crossed swords markings. The saucer measures 5 1/4 inches in diameter. The cup is 2 1/2 inches high with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. The cup features a ring handle. Each piece is expertly hand painted with colorful sprays of delicate flowers. There are gilded accents and gold trim on the rims and handle. Condition: Excellent, first quality, without defects of any kind.

This 3 piece porcelain tea cup, saucer and dessert plate was produced in Germany by the Helena Wolfsohn Dresden studio in the 1890s. The plate is 7 1/2 inches in diameter, the saucer is 4 7/8 inches in diameter and the cup is 1 3/4 inches high with a diameter of 3 1/8 inches. The fluted porcelain blanks were made in Bohemia by Ohme. The porcelain is highly translucent, delicate and scalloped on the edges. Bright panels of yellow alternate with panels of tiny colorful flowers. Lacy gold borders trim the rimes and handle. You will enjoy displaying or having a cup of tea from this delightful, dainty set. Condition: Excellent, without defects of any kind.

This figurine was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg c. 1910. It has the impressed shield, printed mark and artist’s initials W N for Entwurf Wilhelm Newhauser. They are pictured in the book “Die Tierplastik her Nyympherburger Porzellan" by Gerhard P. Woeckel. The group measures 12 inches high, 8 3/4 inches deep and 7 inches wide. The birds are well modeled with just a hint of color for their faces and to give definition to feathers. It is true to form, made in the Art Nouveau era. Their pose is what is so delightful. It is bird “body language” that is so irresistible. What are they saying? You can just imagine. Condition: First quality with a firing separation at the bird’s shoulders.

This porcelain figurine was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in 1913. It has the first quality impressed shield colored blue and printed mark on the bottom. Niki is incised on the front of the base. This piece is pictured on the cover of “Nymphenburger Moderne” by Alfred Ziffer. It measures 12 1/2 inches tall, 9 inches long and 7 inches deep. Niki is well modeled by his master Willy Zugel. Hand painted details are under glaze. Zugel captured the character of NiKi in a delightful way, one ear in the air and one flopping down. He has an inquisitive look on his face, but his body is tense and he is ready to go. His collar has a little blue ribbon. You can’t make a fox terrier sit for very long. CONDITION: There is a small 1/8”, shallow flake at the bottom edge of the base in the back that is barely visible. A corner of the folded ear has some frit and an extra bit of porcelain making it rough. This occurred in the firing process. More photos upon request.

This porcelain tea cup was made in Germany by a Up-scale Dresden decorator in the 1890s. The saucer has a diameter of 5 5/8 inches. The cup is 2 inches tall with a diameter of 3 5/8 inches. The cup is wide at the top and tapers towards the middle. The ground color is iridescent green. There is a reserve on the front of the cup with a Watteau scene of lovers in a garden setting. The painting is extremely fine and very colorful. It is surrounded by a ring of raised gold beads or jewels. The rest of the cup has fine gold trellis work, swags of gold flowers and ribbons, all in raised gold. The decoration on the saucer is identical. The fine quality of workmanship and style is indicative of Donath Dresden. The use of the gilded flower covering the maker’s mark of the porcelain is also typical of their work. Condition: Excellent with slight gold wear.

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Hutschenreuther in 1914. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/4 inches. The cup is 1 7/8 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/4 inches. The set has bands of deep, ruby red. Gilded medallions contain bunches of forget-me nots. Lacy gilding overlays the ruby red ground. The rims, handle and interior of the cup are heavily gilded. It has a brilliant, classic style. Condition: Excellent, without defects of any kind.

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Franziska Hirsch Dresden Studio in the 1880s. The saucer measures 5 1/2 inches in diameter. The cup is 2 5/8 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. The porcelain is highly translucent. The cup features a delicate butterfly handle and pedestal base. Both pieces are beautifully hand painted with swags of tiny, delicate flowers. There are fine gilded accents and lacy gold trim. The butterfly is accented with gold. This is a rare example of a cup and saucer with a figural handle. It is so desirable. Condition: Excellent, little glaze blemish very slight, mentioned for accuracy.

This porcelain service was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer in 1918. They are marked with the red orb, blue scepter and iron cross markings. The pattern is known as Neuzierat. There are a total of 43 pieces. The set consists of an oval serving tray, coffee pot with lid, tea pot with lid, sugar bowl with lid, cream pitcher, and 12 sets of cups, saucers and dessert plates. All pieces are hand painted with sprays of vibrantly colored garden variety flowers. There is elaborate raised gilding and additional gilding inside the rims of the cups. This pattern is no longer produced by KPM. It is difficult to find an entire matching service. This is a remarkable offering of superb quality. Condition: The service is first quality. The cream pitcher has minor chips on the spout. There are no other defects, no evidence of use, or restoration.

This porcelain vase was produced in Germany by the KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer in 1901 according to the date letter impressed on the foot. It is marked with the under glaze blue scepter and red orb. The vase is 6 3/4 inches tall with a diameter of 3 1/4 inches at the widest point. The ground color is dark, nearly black, with mottled patches of teal blue or turquoise breaking through. A gilded mesh net overlays raised enamel blossoms. The foliage is painted with raised gold. The edge of the net has ruby translucent enamel drops hanging down. The mouth of the vase has a flower petal shape with an enameled lady bug on each petal. The design is influenced by the Asian culture with refined detail and craftsmanship you would expect from KPM. Condition: Excellent, first quality, without defects of any kind.

This cup and saucer was produced in Germany by an unknown manufacturer between 1815 to 1848. The set does not bear a maker’s mark. The location of this scene is written on the bottom of the cup “Ruine Trinberg bie Kissingen” translated Trinberg ruins near Kissingen. The saucer measures 5 5/8 inches in diameter. The cup is 3 1/4 inches tall with a diameter of 3 1/8 inches. The cup has a hand painted scene of castle ruins spanning a hillside. There are mountain and treed landscape in the surrounding vista. Two figures are in the foreground, viewing the scene. It is painted in fine detail, almost photographic in quality. The interior of the cup is gilded to the bottom. The saucer is richly gilded and has a gold medallion in the well. The foot of the cup and handle are gilded. This is a historical record of the past that has been well preserved. Condition: Excellent.

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory between 1847 and 1849. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/4 inches. The cup is 3 inches tall with a diameter of 3 1/2 inches. The front of the cup has hand painted scene of a mountain lodge. The painting is highly detailed in vivid colors. There are two figures in the foreground with a dog and a person hanging out of a window. The shingles on the roof, the wood panels, and people on the porch are painted in amazing miniature detail. The surrounding mountains and trees are exquisitely portrayed. It appears to be a very inviting place, perhaps no longer in existence, except for this cup. Condition: Slight wear to gilding inside rim of cup and gold around well of saucer.

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1800. It has the first quality under glaze crossed swords mark. The style of the cup is from the early Biedermeire Period, 1815 -1848. The saucer measures 4 3/4 inches in diameter. The cup is 3 inches tall (without the handle) and has a diameter of 2 3/4 inches. The front of the cup has a very intricate scene of a city Bautzen. There was great variety in the forms of architecture making it an interesting subject matter. It is hand painted in fine detail. There are two figures in the foreground. It is a marvelous representation of that city from a 200 year old perspective. Condition: Slight wear to gilding on saucer.

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1800. The cup has a scene of a tourist attraction, Bastey or Bastie, southeast of Dresden. The saucer is 5 7/8 inches in diameter. The cup is 3 inches tall (without the handle) and has a diameter of 3 inches. The scene is hand painted in minute detail. There are people standing at the edge of a cliff, over looking the Elbe River with the sandstone rock formations in the background. It is a beautiful remembrance of places and times past. Condition: Cup has restoration, slightly yellowed inside.

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first quality under glaze crossed swords markings. The saucer measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter. The cup is 2 1/4 inches tall without the handle. The cup has an empire style handle that is swan shaped. The ground color is lemon yellow. There is an elaborate gilded cartouche on the front of the cup containing a Watteau scene. An 18th century couple is sitting in a wooded landscape. They are beautifully hand painted in bright colors. The sides of the cup and body of the saucer have ornate hand gilding. The interior rim of the cup and well of the saucer have delicate gilding. The rims and handle are trimmed with gold. This is the highest quality no other company can duplicate.

This porcelain chamber stick or candle holder was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the 1890s. It has both impressed shield and printed marking. It measures 4 3/4 inches in diameter and is 2 inches tall. The decoration is elaborate tapestry of flowers, ribbons and gold. The hand painting is precise and extremely fine. The colors are vivid and the gilding is bright. It is a lovely reminder of the past.

This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Studio in the 1880s. The saucer is 5 3/8 inches in diameter. The cup is 3 1/4 inches tall without the handle. The cup features an empire style handle that sweeps up over the rim. The ground color is magenta red. There is a large reserve on the front of the cup containing a hand painted scene. An elegant 18th century couple are strolling in a garden landscape. The painting is detailed and colorful. A cartouche of elaborate gilding frames the scene. Borders of raised and beaded gilding accent both pieces. The handle and rims are trimmed with gold. Condition: Slight wear to gilding in well of saucer where cup sits. There are no other issues.