Lot # 109 - Meissen Blue Onion Porcelain Snifter – Hand-Painted, Marked

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 19-Nov-2025 8:50:00 PM
Current bid:

$56.00

Highest bidder:

DustyString

Auction has ended

Description :

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Meissen porcelain snifter, featuring the iconic Blue Onion motif in rich cobalt blue. Crafted with precision and elegance, this piece showcases Meissen’s renowned artistry and enduring legacy in European ceramics.

Details:

  • Maker: Meissen, Germany

  • Pattern: Blue Onion (Zwiebelmuster)

  • Form: Snifter / Bell-shaped miniature vessel

  • Material: Porcelain

  • Decoration: Hand-painted underglaze cobalt floral motif

  • Mark: Blue crossed swords mark on interior base

  • Dimensions: Approx. 2.75" H × 2.25" W

  • Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Minor wear to rim consistent with age.

Highlights:

  • Authentic Meissen crossed swords mark confirms origin and quality

  • Crisp, symmetrical brushwork with traditional floral and foliate elements

  • Unique bell-like silhouette with angular handle—rare form

  • Ideal for display, gifting, or completing a Blue Onion service

This snifter embodies the timeless elegance of Meissen’s 18th-century design heritage, reinterpreted in a charming miniature format. A refined addition for collectors of European porcelain, Blue Onion enthusiasts, or curators of fine decorative arts.



Auction History

Highest bidder is DustyString

Date Bid User
19-Nov-2025 8:47:27 PM $56.00 DustyString
19-Nov-2025 8:42:32 PM $55.00 Danez
19-Nov-2025 8:42:32 PM $55.00 Indigo
19-Nov-2025 8:42:09 PM $51.00 Danez
19-Nov-2025 8:42:09 PM $50.00 DustyString
19-Nov-2025 8:42:01 PM $41.00 Danez
19-Nov-2025 8:42:01 PM $40.00 DustyString
19-Nov-2025 6:48:17 PM $33.00 Danez
19-Nov-2025 6:48:17 PM $32.00 evergreen54
19-Nov-2025 6:47:45 PM $24.00 Danez
19-Nov-2025 6:47:45 PM $23.00 evergreen54
19-Nov-2025 10:45:45 AM $15.00 Danez
18-Nov-2025 3:23:40 PM $14.00 Anubis
18-Nov-2025 3:23:32 PM $13.00 Kingsland
18-Nov-2025 3:23:32 PM $12.00 Anubis
18-Nov-2025 3:23:26 PM $11.00 Kingsland
18-Nov-2025 3:23:26 PM $10.00 Anubis
18-Nov-2025 3:14:15 PM $9.00 Kingsland
17-Nov-2025 12:34:36 PM $8.00 Anubis
17-Nov-2025 12:33:58 PM $7.00 Majka
17-Nov-2025 12:33:58 PM $6.00 Anubis
12-Nov-2025 3:27:04 PM $5.00 Majka

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