Vintage Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern Shoe or Slipper Paperweight 3.75” Length1.25” Width1.25” HeightThe base bears a blue underglaze crossed swords factory mark and various numbers and cyphers. THIS “FIRST QUALITY” MARK IS HIGHLY DESIRED AND MUCH RARER THAN MOST BLUE ONION PIECES!!This is a vintage Meissen blue onion porcelain shoe in excellent condition. No chipping, cracks, scratches or repairs.The paperweight is an iconic Meissen form, this piece in the shape of a ...traditional slipper (Pantoffel) or shoe. It dates to the mid 20th century. THIS IS INCREDIBLY COLORED, WITH THE BLUE VERY DARK AND ITS FLOW SO “DREAMY”.VERY RARE FOUND WITH THIS COMBINATION OF EXCELLENT CONDITION, DESIGN, ARTISTIC COLORING AND ACCOMPLISHMENT!! We do charge for shipping because we take great care to ensure your item arrives intact, and we add insurance for items over $50.PLEASE NOTE: SHIPPING LISTED IS FOR SHIPPING TO THE U.S. International shipping costs significantly more and takes much longer to arrive.We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you encounter a problem, please notify us first so that we may have the opportunity to make it right.Thank you!