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6 Antique Meissen Cobalt Blue Gold Gilt Maple Leaf Dessert Plates 7⅝"
Set of six antique Meissen porcelain cabinet plates featuring molded maple-leaf decoration in cobalt blue and white, accented with gold veining and textured gilt borders.
Decoration varies within the group: two plates feature extensive gold veining on the white inner leaves, while four have predominantly white inner leaves with little or no visible gold veining. All six share the same molded leaf design and cobalt-blue, white, and gilt color scheme. Gilt wear varies between plates.
Each plate measures approximately7⅝ inches acrossand weighs approximately11 ounces. Dates are estimated to the late 19th to early 20th century.
The undersides bear blue crossed-swords marks, along with additional impressed, incised, and painted factory markings. Please see photographs for details.
Additional underside markings include an incised Gothic-style monogram resembling ‘AD,’ along with impressed numbers and painted blue numerals.
Condition:Good to very good antique condition, varying between plates. No chips or cracks observed upon careful visual and tactile inspection, including along the intricate pointed edges. Gilt wear is present throughout the set, with loss to the gold detailing in the central circular motif on a couple of plates. The underside foot rings show wear, surface marks, and some roughness. Please examine all photographs closely, as they form part of the condition description.
Shipping:Costs includetransportation,protective packing,insurance, andsignature confirmationwhen required, whether paid by buyer or absorbed by seller. Ships by economy service, which may be upgraded to standard at seller’s discretion. Clean recycled/repurposed materials may be used. If shipping damage occurs, all packing materials must be retained and photographed with the item to support an insurance claim.