Antique Meissen Potpourri Urn with Cherubs | Bird Scene Porcelain | Floral Encrusted | 11.5”

Antique Meissen Potpourri Urn with Cherubs | Bird Scene Porcelain | Floral Encrusted | 11.5”

This is the kind of Meissen that collectors dream of finding… the colors, the cherubs, the applied flowers… the craftsmanship is beyond amazing. 

 A beautiful Meissen potpourri urn, richly decorated with a hand-painted bird scene- very Rothschild Bird-  on the front, surrounded by soft landscape detailing and finished with an abundance of hand-applied porcelain florals. The pierced lid is crowned with a sculptural bouquet of blooms, while the pedestal base is adorned with the most charming detail of all: two figural cherubs—adding that unmistakable Old World romance Meissen is famous for. Authentic Meissen crossed blue swords hallmark on the reverse. The lid is removable. 

Elegant, rare, and undeniably collectible, this is a true heirloom piece for lovers of European porcelain and grandmillennial interiors.

Details

• Maker: Meissen (marked on underside)
• Type: Potpourri urn with pierced lid
• Material: Fine porcelain
• Decoration: Hand-painted bird scene on the front, floral encrustation, gilt accents
• Figural Detail: Two cherubs at the base
• Measurements: 11.5” tall x 5.5” wide
• Condition: Very good antique condition with light age-appropriate wear to some of the petals - Price reflects-  (please see photos)

Perfect for:

• a European porcelain cabinet
• a maximalist mantel or étagère
• a romantic centerpiece moment
• collectors of Meissen and fine 19th-century decorative arts

This is not just décor — it’s true Meissen artistry, scaled for a home.

It measures 11.5” tall x 5.5” wide 

 Acquired from the estate of a noted author and former head of the Texas Historical Commission. He and his wife were passionate collectors who traveled extensively, amassing an extraordinary collection — including the largest assortment of Meissen and Dresden porcelain I’ve ever seen.

Pieces like this are why I love sourcing the South and the great state of Texas for vintage and antique estate decor…shopping estate sales, auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic finds that have and will stand the test of time.

Comps on similar pieces- if they can be found- are in the $1,500 - $3,500 range.

$1197 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING in the continental US.Also available for pickup at our Liberty Hill showroom just north of ATX. 

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use which only adds to their overall charm. Please see all the pics as they are considered part of the description.

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