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How can you tell fake Meissen?

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How can you tell fake Meissen?
To tell fake Meissen apart from genuine pieces, start with the maker's markings. Found on the bottom of most Meissen porcelain wares, these marks evolved over the years, and you can find images of them on the pages of trusted online resources. While counterfeiters may try to emulate these marks, they often make errors. As a result, you can often spot a fake simply by comparing the mark on your piece to online images. If you still have doubts about whether or not your piece is real, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the authentication process. Shop a diverse assortment of Meissen porcelain on 1stDibs.
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Vaso in Porcellana di Meissen Blu Cobalto Oro e Policromia del 1800
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, MI
Vaso in porcellana di Meissen blu cobalto, oro e policromia, realizzato nel XIX Secolo Ø cm 14 h cm 30 La porcellana di Meissen è considerata uno dei primi e più pregiati esempi di...
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Antique 1870s German Empire Vases

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Porcelain

Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century hand-painted porcelain desk accessories set by Meissen Porzellan, a prominent German porcelain manufacture. Ming Dragon pattern in...
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Mid-20th Century German Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Centrotavola in Porcellana di Meissen 1860 - 1924
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, MI
Centrotavola in Porcellana di Meissen dipinta a mano, epoca 1860 - 1924. Sono presenti due lievi crepe interne come mostrato nelle foto. Ø cm 28 Ø cm 25 h cm 10 La porcellana di M...
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Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Garniture

Materials

Porcelain

1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a spectacular lidded tureen made by Meissen circa 1755. The white porcelain is decorated with multicolored flower branches and bouquet leaves. At the top of the lid there is ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese four piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. The set includes a pair of inkwells, a roller blotter, and a tray. Each ware is adorned with a polychrome desig...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meissen Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Form Floral Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German porcelain vase. By Meissen. With cold-painted Streublumen floral sprays to either side and gilt bands to the rim and footrim. Fully marked to the base and wi...
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Antique 19th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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