Cup and Saucer with Crossed Swords Mark

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by dgbjwc, Dec 16, 2015.

  1. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone! I'm looking for a little help with these crossed sword marks. It's a large cup and saucer. The cup measures 2 1/2" high and 4" across the top. The saucer is 6" across and just a little under 1" high. Does anyone recognize them? Thanks very much for whatever information you can provide.
    Don
     

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  2. Jen and George

    Jen and George Well-Known Member

    Chris Marshall has a whole page of crossed swords marks on his PM&M (pottery marks and more) site. And Meissen has all of their marks on their page.
     
  3. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Thanks Jen and George - I checked Chris's page and it's not showing there. It looks like a legitimate Meissen mark but I don't think the quality is there. On the other hand, my experience with Meissen is very, very limited. Both pieces are from a very nice mold. I was surprised all those little edges survived without chips.
    Don
     
  4. Mat

    Mat Well-Known Member

    I think it looks ok for Meissen, this mark was used 1860-1924.
    Mat
     
  5. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Mat! I prowled around eBay and found several examples of my cup and saucer for sale as Meissen so it looks like it's the real deal.
    Don
     
  6. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Isnt Meissen one of the most copied marks in existence ? I could be wrong,but I just don't see Meissen when I look at this set?
     
  7. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    The gilding bothers me, but the mark looks good. I have seen photos of gilded plates with modded maple leaf design similar to OP's duo.
     
  8. MeissenMan

    MeissenMan New Member

    This is most likely an older Meissen. Meissen pieces have other printing or engraved numbers underneath besides crossed swords. The crossed sword is under glaze, so they stay mostly intact What do you think ?
     
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