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Meissen Ormolu

Ormolu Windmill with Meissen Harlequin and Columbine
Ormolu Windmill with Meissen Harlequin and Columbine

Ormolu Windmill with Meissen Harlequin and Columbine

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

Windmill from the Louis XV period, decorated with 2 Meissen porcelain figures and gilt bronze. The movement of the mill signed inside ‘Bunon Fecit ParisiSe’ , and likely to be the w...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Centerpieces

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Ormolu

Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra
Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra

Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

Both figures mounted in an 18th Century ormolu arbour set, 25cm overall height

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Antique 1740s German Rococo Candelabras

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Ormolu

Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases

Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and rare pair of Meissen Schneeballen and intricately ormolu mounted potpourri vases with covers.

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras
pair of French 19th century Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras

pair of French 19th century Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras. This elegant pair of three arm candelabras are raised by a circular pierced O...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

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Ormolu

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock.

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Antique 18th Century German Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras
pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras

pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Behind each of them is an Ormolu tree with scrolled arms decorated by colorful blossoming Meissen Porcelain flowers amidst Ormolu acorns and foliage.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Candelabras

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Ormolu

An Important Rare 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping
An Important Rare 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping

An Important Rare 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible and Quite Important 18th Century Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping.

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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Porcelain

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Ormolu

Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's
Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's

Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Louis XV period Meissen porcelain vases, formed in openwork lattice and mounted with original gilt bronze ormolu.

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Vases

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Ormolu

A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene

A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene Cartouche and the Interior Decorated with Floral Designs.

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Antique 1860s German Rococo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pair 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Tureens w/ 19th C. French Ormolu Mounts
Pair 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Tureens w/ 19th C. French Ormolu Mounts

Pair 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Tureens w/ 19th C. French Ormolu Mounts

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Marcolini Period Covered Tureens with 19th Century French Ormolu Mounts.

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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen

Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras
Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras

Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

This pair of candelabras is a testament to the level of artistry and attention to detail that characterized the 18th century, where fine Meissen porcelain, intricate ormolu metalwork...

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Antique 18th Century German Louis XVI Candelabras

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Ormolu

Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces
Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces

Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and most decorative true pair of French and German collaboration 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu, tole and Meissen porcelain sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Large Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Urn in the Meissen Style, Late 19th C
Large Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Urn in the Meissen Style, Late 19th C

Large Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Urn in the Meissen Style, Late 19th C

By Edmé Samson, Samson & Cie, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

The underside bears the blue crossed swords mark, imitative of Meissen’s factory cipher, a customary identifier of Samson’s homages to the German manufactory.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Meissen Figures Mounted as Rococo Ormolu Candelabras
Pair of Meissen Figures Mounted as Rococo Ormolu Candelabras

Pair of Meissen Figures Mounted as Rococo Ormolu Candelabras

By J.J. Kändler

Located in New York, NY

A pair of original Meissen figures circa 1765 modeled by J.J. Kändler.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Table Lamps

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Ormolu

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set.

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Antique 1760s German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Meissen Porcelain, Crystal Chandelier
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Meissen Porcelain, Crystal Chandelier

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Meissen Porcelain, Crystal Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Meissen porcelain, crystal and rock crystal chandelier.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figural & Ormolu Mounted Candelabras
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figural & Ormolu Mounted Candelabras

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figural & Ormolu Mounted Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figural and Ormolu Mounted Candelabras with Raised 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Flowers.

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Antique 1760s Porcelain

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Bronze

Duplex Hand Painted Floral Meissen Porcelain Oil Lamp Base w/Ormolu Trim C1890
Duplex Hand Painted Floral Meissen Porcelain Oil Lamp Base w/Ormolu Trim C1890

Duplex Hand Painted Floral Meissen Porcelain Oil Lamp Base w/Ormolu Trim C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Duplex Hand Painted Floral Meissen Porcelain Oil Lamp Base w/Ormolu Trim C1890 Measures - 15 1/2" x 6" x 6"

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Antique Late 19th Century Candle Lamps

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Porcelain

Vintage Celadon Green Porcelain & Brass Ormolu Urn, 1970s
Vintage Celadon Green Porcelain & Brass Ormolu Urn, 1970s

Vintage Celadon Green Porcelain & Brass Ormolu Urn, 1970s

By Meissen Porcelain, Maitland Smith, Chelsea House, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant heavy porcelain celadon urn with aged brass ormolu, circa late 20th century. The celadon porcelain has a lovely crackle to the finish and the solid brass detailing is beautif...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Louis XVI Urns

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Brass

Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase

Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The lid supported with an intricate pierced ormolu apron with a laurels and shield motif and twin branches, the top with an ormolu acorn with acanthus leaves. circa: 1880 Height: ...

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Antique 19th Century German Regency Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

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Bronze, Ormolu

Meissen style porcelain and gilt bronze table fountain by Samson
Meissen style porcelain and gilt bronze table fountain by Samson

Meissen style porcelain and gilt bronze table fountain by Samson

Located in London, GB

This colourful porcelain table fountain, fashioned in the German Meissen style, was crafted in the 19th Century by the French porcelain company Samson et Cie. The table fountain co...

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Antique 19th Century German Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

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Ormolu

Pair of French and German Collaboration 19th Century Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Pair of French and German Collaboration 19th Century Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps

Pair of French and German Collaboration 19th Century Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely pair of French and German collaboration 19th century Meissen porcelain and ormolu urns mounted into lamps.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

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Louis XV Meissen Ormolu-Mounted Clock
Louis XV Meissen Ormolu-Mounted Clock

Louis XV Meissen Ormolu-Mounted Clock

Unavailable

H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in

Louis XV Meissen Ormolu-Mounted Clock

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

The Meissen statuette of a cellist on a ormolu rocaille terrace in front of a tree adorned with porcelain flowers, which supports the watch.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Ormolu-Mounted Meissen Porcelain Centerpiece, circa 1780
Ormolu-Mounted Meissen Porcelain Centerpiece, circa 1780

Ormolu-Mounted Meissen Porcelain Centerpiece, circa 1780

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Great hand-painted details Meissen porcelain tureen later mounted in 19th century with gilt bronze mounts. Early in the 18th century, Augustus the Strong, elector of Saxony, arres...

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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Porcelain

Porcelain and Ormolu Parrot Lamp after Meissen, German, 3-Light
Porcelain and Ormolu Parrot Lamp after Meissen, German, 3-Light

Porcelain and Ormolu Parrot Lamp after Meissen, German, 3-Light

Located in Seattle, WA

Porcelain and ormolu parrot lamp after Meissen, German, early 20th century, 3-light.

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Early 20th Century German Table Lamps

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Porcelain

19th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Group w/ Parrot and Dragon
19th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Group w/ Parrot and Dragon

19th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Group w/ Parrot and Dragon

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Large and Quite Unusual 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Group with Parrot and Dragon.

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Antique 1860s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Meissen Porcelain & Bronze Ormolu Mounted Potpourri Urns
19th Century Meissen Porcelain & Bronze Ormolu Mounted Potpourri Urns

19th Century Meissen Porcelain & Bronze Ormolu Mounted Potpourri Urns

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meissen Porcelain (German, founded 1710), mid 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Urns

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Bronze

Antique German Dresden Meissen Porcelain Trinket Jewlery Box Continental Scene
Antique German Dresden Meissen Porcelain Trinket Jewlery Box Continental Scene

Antique German Dresden Meissen Porcelain Trinket Jewlery Box Continental Scene

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning example of a German hand painted on porcelain ormolu mounted trinket or jewellery box of small proportions, made is Dresden, Germany by Meissen, mid Nineteenth Century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair German Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Centerpieces Putti Cherubs
Antique Pair German Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Centerpieces Putti Cherubs

Antique Pair German Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Centerpieces Putti Cherubs

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Example of a pair of German Meissen Blanc de chine Porcelain Centerpieces each modelled as decorative oval baskets been driven by walking cherubs. Late Nineteenth Century. ...

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Antique 19th Century German Late Victorian Urns

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An attractive and high-quality French 19th century Louis XV style porcelain and ormolu clock signed Meissen. The clock is raised by a stunning pierced ormolu base with scrolled desig...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique Rare Meissen Figurine Ormolu Bracket Sconces
Pair of Antique Rare Meissen Figurine Ormolu Bracket Sconces

Pair of Antique Rare Meissen Figurine Ormolu Bracket Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Antique Rare Meissen Figurine Ormolu Bracket Sconces

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

"Laughing Monkey" Zoomorphic Porcelain Figure Vide-poche, circa 1870
"Laughing Monkey" Zoomorphic Porcelain Figure Vide-poche, circa 1870

"Laughing Monkey" Zoomorphic Porcelain Figure Vide-poche, circa 1870

By J.J. Kändler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

It thus became a key player in the chinoiserie fashion. The Meissen and Chantilly factories immediately adopted the monkey, playing on the am-bivalence of a fascinating beast.

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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ormolu

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century
Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century multicolored porcelain and ormolu inkwell in Meissen taste. This piece is very representative of Louis XV style, with its rich decoration of multicolored flowers, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

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Bronze

19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza
19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza

19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza, The Meissen porcelain (possibly late 18th century) finely decorated with various fruits, nuts, and flowers.

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. Meissen porcelain and ormolu clock signed Meissen and Crosnier.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Important pair of 19th Century, ormolu mounted Meissen Parrots. 49cm
Important pair of 19th Century, ormolu mounted Meissen Parrots. 49cm

Important pair of 19th Century, ormolu mounted Meissen Parrots. 49cm

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain Parrots with ornate gilded ormolu mounts, highlighting their luxurious craftsmanship and potential royal associations.

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of German 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Porcelain Candelabras
Pair of German 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Porcelain Candelabras

Pair of German 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Porcelain Candelabras

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most charming true pair of German 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Meissen porcelain candelabras. Each candelabras is raised by an elegant pierced ormolu base wi...

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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

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Meissen Ormolu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meissen ormolu for your home. A meissen ormolu — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a meissen ormolu — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right meissen ormolu, those designed in Louis XVI, Rococo and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made meissen ormolu over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain and Johann Joachim Kändler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Meissen Ormolu?

Prices for a meissen ormolu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $104,289, while the average can fetch as much as $20,415.