Antique Crossed Swords MEISSEN Porcelain Schneeballen Snowball Bottle Vase & Lid
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:27239748 | Date: 19th Century |
| Color: White with green, yellow, pink, gold trim | Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
| Brand: MEISSEN | Object Type: Vase |
Antique Blue Crossed Swords Meissen Porcelain Schneeballen Bottle Vase and Cover
DESCRIPTION: Estate fresh, we are selling an authentic antique Meissen Porcelain Bottle Vase and Cover in the pattern commonly called Snowball or Schneeballen for a Buy it Now price of $1400. The slender bottle form vase is applied all over with mayflower blossoms and yellow birds perched on leafy vines, it is further embellished with blossom clusters. Marked with the ap...propriate underglaze blue crossed swords mark to the underside. Our guess is that this piece dates to the last half of the 19th century. This piece is NOT marked as a factory second. There are NO slash marks or overglaze scratches to the blue mark. MEASUREMENTS: The vase is approximately 11 inches high (12 3/4 inches including the lid). The base is 3 inches in diameter and it is 6 inches in diameter at the middle of the vase.
CONDITION: The vase has typical and expected scattered old damages, losses and repairs. We have tried to accurately describe all the imperfections that we can find below. However, it is possible that there may be additional minor imperfections that have unintentionally not been mentioned. However, we have noted all obvious damages and/or repairs. Please enlarge and closely examine the photos so you can view the condition before buying.
LID: The lid has chips to several of the applied flowers; the bird appears to have broken off and re-glued, bird's tail is broken and re-glued. Leaf and stem are chipped.
VASE: Both birds have damage. One bird has repaired tail and feet are broken off. The other bird has broken beak and tail. Some of the applied flower petals are chipped, typically at the top of the vase and on some of the snowball clusters. Many of the leaves are chipped or broken as well as the stems/vines.
Despite the typical damages, this vase will display as in fair to good condition. It would benefit from professional restoration, after which it would likely display as in excellent condition.
SHIPPING: FEDEX and USPS Priority Mail. Fully insured. Delivery confirmation is included in all domestic shipments.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Please note import duties, taxes and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be before bidding or buying.
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