Meissen. Large Selection Of Porcelain Pieces From The Onion Service.

For collectors looking for the Onion service in Meissen porcelain, Aux Trésors d'Antan has a large collection of more than 300 pieces. (Soup tureens, Various dishes, Various plates, Cutlery, Coffee services, Tea service, Mocha service, Chocolate service, Bouillon service, Gravy boats, Salt shakers, Cups, Trays, Servers etc... Videos on the Meissen VI page on my site. Some pieces can be sold individually. For more information, contact me at 0652007302 or in store. Meissen service known as "Onion" This service in Saxony porcelain, produced by the prestigious Meissen factory, is decorated with a cobalt blue monochrome pattern, called "onion", it appeared during the first half of the 18th century. The mark with the two crossed swords, which appears on each element of tableware, makes it possible to date the piece and authenticate its authenticity. its quality (first choice, second and third choice) The crossed swords were introduced into the design in 1888 to distinguish counterfeits. Founded in 1710, the Meissen factory was one of the first established in Europe, porcelain being up to here mainly imported from China. It very quickly acquired a great reputation and its production became very popular at European courts. The blue onion decoration from 1731. (Decor with a fruit resembling both a melon and a pomegranate, surrounded by flowering and leafy stems).