Porcelain, white glaze, polychrome painting, gold rim
Germany, 1935 until 1945
Porcelain Manufactory Meissen
Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords underneath, two cancel marks (except of the large gravy boat)
Shape: Neu-Brandenstein
Décor: Scattered Flower
Gold staffaged rim
A comprehensive table service, consisting of 74 pieces for 12 people
Very good condition

This porcelain service of the relief décor ‘Neu-Brandenstein’ and the delicately painted scattered flower originates from the porcelain manufactory Meissen. The ‘Brandenstein’ relief was designed in 1741 by Johann Friedrich Eberlein and Johann Joachim Kändler for a special dinner service, which was ordered by the chief cook of the Saxon court Friedrich August von Brandenstein. In 1744, the classic ‘Neu-Brandenburg’ design had been renewed: the dividers at the rim have got a new elegant curve in rococo-style. The edge’s plate is gold painted supporting the refinement of the plate whose painted insects fascinate in their extreme precision.



The following 74 pieces are part of the service:

1 Terrine

4 Serving platters, oval, longest 38 cm

2 Serving bowls, round, Ø 31,5 cm

1 Serving bowl, round, Ø 25 cm

2 Bowls, 19 x 19 cm

2 Bowls, 24 x 24 cm

2 Gravy boats, large and small

12 Plates, Ø 25,5 cm

12 Appetizer plates, Ø 20,5 cm

12 Dessert plates, Ø 18,5 cm

12 Soup cups, incl. 12 saucers



The service is in exceptionally good condition with hardly any signs of age and wear. One of the cups has got a tiny chip at the lower part of the handle. All pieces are marked with the blue crossed swords mark under glaze with two cancel marks (except of the large gravy boat).



Meissen

Porcelain was being used in royal courts since the 13th century, but had to be imported from China and was therefore usually overpriced and of lower quality. Europeans began researching porcelain production methods during the 18th century and in 1708 in Meissen they actually succeeded in producing real porcelain in Europe for the first time. The ‘Crossed Sword’ mark was first used in 1722 and has since stood for the highest quality of porcelain. In 2008 the invention of porcelain in Meissen celebrated its 300th anniversary.

Quality has always been the number one criteria for Meissen and they go as far as having their own mine to quarry the necessary kaolin, also known as china clay, for production. It can take anything from several years to entire decades to reach the degree of a ‘master painter’ in Meissen but judging by the quality of the painting, it is definitely worth it. (tm)

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