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What's She worth???

DanH — 2010-09-05T00:22:44Z

Hello. I have a figurine that I would like you experts to tell me what she might be worth. All input is appreciated. She has no cracks, chips or anything wrong with her. NO REPAIRS. We've had her a long time. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj119/913_danielh/Meissen%20Girl/Pez013.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj119/913_danielh/Meissen%20Girl/Pez014.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj119/913_danielh/Meissen%20Girl/Pez015.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj119/913_danielh/Meissen%20Girl/Pez017.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj119/913_danielh/Meissen%20Girl/Pez016.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj119/913_danielh/Meissen%20Girl/Pez019.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj119/913_danielh/Meissen%20Girl/Pez023.jpg Thank you.

Large Mid 1700's Set

ldmangrum — 2010-01-25T20:53:22Z

I inherited a large dinner set and serving pieces of Meissen. The piece date from different eras, but most are from mid to late 1700’s. The collection was brought to the US from Berlin after World War 2. I would like to get some idea of the value. It is a floral pattern with bugs on most of the pieces.

12-person coffee service in Meissen Gabrenmuster

silverjill — 2009-12-19T16:53:06Z

I have a 12-person coffee service in Meissen Gabrenmuster. At least, I think that's its name. I identified the pattern from looking at this: http://images.replacements.com/images/images5/china/M/meissen_germany_gabrenmuster_unknown_piece_for_imaging_P0000319040S0001T2.jpg.Approximately what is its worth?

names of ten classic kaendler harlequins

RCBC — 2009-12-03T17:20:07Z

Is there a recognised group of 10 large harlequins modelled by Kaendler around 1735-40? If so, what are their names?

meissen campana vase

fabeltier — 2009-08-01T12:44:57Z

Dear Mr. Mitchell I want to sell a rare meissen campana vase from the 2.nd half of the 19th century. I have sent an email with attached photos to you, yesterday. I hop you can help me with an estimated value. Thank you

Plate with classical relief....

rovact — 2009-07-18T13:00:13Z

This is the first Meissen plate I've seen with raised relief of classical scenes around the edge. Any info as to era or value much appreciated. Have a great day. 'http://view-it-now.blogspot.com/2009/07/meissen-plate-classical-relief.html'>http://view-it-now.blogspot.com/2009/07/meissen-plate-classical-relief.html

Meissem Coffee Pot

scottma — 2009-04-15T19:52:44Z

I have a meissen coffee pot markings on the bottom crossed swords and the number 73 it is a port secne design in pink and gold spout 150cm high, any ideas of value or age

Question about an underglaze mark

roamer — 2009-04-05T19:35:13Z

Good afternoon I am trying to determine the significance of three underglaze blue dots in a horizontal row followed by the number 4 (also in blue underglaze) which appears on the base of a D9 covered hen tureen that I own. Is this a particular artists mark? Thank you.

Meissen "The Love Letter" Collection

minusthemess — 2009-03-31T21:00:31Z

Hi I have what I believe to be a set of Meissen figures (man and women)from 'The Love Letter' series in excellent condition (they may even be true which is what I want to know). The only problem is that they were made into lamps covering the marks. How would I go ablout taking them off the lamp bases without ruining them? Any info would be very appreciated

Group of the Tailor's wife?

nbritt — 2009-02-08T20:13:54Z

I am writing to inquire about a figurine that I believe to be Meissen. It is virtually identical in design to two figurines listed on 'http://www.antique-meissen.com'>www.antique-meissen.com, one of the Meissen specialists listed on your website. However, on my piece, the lady's skirt is more detailed, her left hand is slightly higher, and her right shoe has a flower. In addition, some of the colors are different. For example, the baby's blanket is blue (with a gold/yellow design within the squares), the lady's shoes are green, the goat is lighter in color, and the lady's clothes are different colors (e.g., the apron is a pale pink/lavender). The bottom is marked with blue crossed swords and the number '58.' in brown and is imprinted with '155.' '74' and '51.' Would you please kindly advise me as to whether my piece is indeed Meissen and, if so, an estiamte of its value? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Pre WW II pieces

sam_911 — 2009-02-03T02:53:11Z

I have a beautiful 28' tall piece, a boy with dog, w/blue meissen swords . I need to attach pics and do not see how this is done. Can someone please help in this regard? Thanks for any assistance

Kakiemon Meissen

rovact — 2009-01-25T04:34:02Z

KAKIEMON Pattern..Wonderful

This plate is one of my favorites. The whimsical cat is adorable. I may have seen this pattern once before. Mr Mitchell, or anyone, any info is appreciated.:: 'http://view-it-now.blogspot.com/2009/01/meissen-kakiemon.html'>http://view-it-now.blogspot.com/2009/01/meissen-kakiemon.html

blue meissen fairytale plates

pthwaite68 — 2009-01-09T16:07:00Z

hi we have a collection of meissen fairytale plates from east berlin before the wall came down and can not find any information on them any ideas?

Meissen Bowl

G1251 — 2009-01-11T22:34:08Z

Dear Mr. Mitchell, I recently inherited a bowl bearing the Meissen crossed blue swords. I've looked online in an attempt to find anything iike it and found one item similar at an auction site. It needs some restoration and was looking to see if you knew of a good restorer in the New York City area and information on this particular piece. Thanks in advance for your assistance

T 251

hucknalldf — 2008-11-29T17:38:12Z

Hi. I wonder if anyone could give a rough estimate to the current value of a white Meissen horse / pony, confirmed markings and the item number T 251. The piece is in very good condition, with no repairs, chips etc and no visible crazing. Thanks, Dave

G59

Kalouskovy — 2008-12-12T08:07:40Z

Hi, Is it possible to determine the manufacture year of 2 pieces numbered G59 and 1290? Are there any catalogues available online? Thanks in advance Pavel

Meissen 850th anniversary of Moscow pieces

sallyaiello — 2008-11-25T04:06:46Z

Laurence, I have two pieces (a dinner plate and teacup) given to me in Moscow in 1997 before the city celebrated its 850th anniversary. They both say '850 Net Mockba' on them. I emailed photos to 'mailto:sales@buymeissen.com'>sales@buymeissen.com. The plate has a red number imprinted on the bottom: 040110/280. The teacup has 2625 on the bottom. How valuable are they? Thank you, Sally

Meissen appraisal

jenito12 — 2008-09-25T13:35:48Z

Dear Lawrence, I have a few meissen pieces,which I would them to be appraised.Can you help me? Thank you

Meissen Vase Date

magellan — 2008-08-29T04:35:19Z

I'm looking to get an approximate date on this vase. It stands 7' tall and has a top rim diameter of 6-5/8'. The mark on the bottom is VERY faint. I have included the best photo I could get. It does not have the dot or the star. Thanks, Pam.

Meissen Commemorative Plate AR 1873 1898 1828 1898

jingham@socal.rr.com — 2008-08-28T00:27:34Z

I have inherited this Meissen plate with a crown and a striped oval in the center with the big initials AR around it. The dates 1828 1898 and 1873 1898 are along side. I would like to know what this plate commemorates. It is blue and white. Beautiful piece.