Vase, Trumpet / Funnel Vase, Meissen Porcelain, Floral 60110 Germany, Vintage

• Pattern:  Unknown Floral, Model 60110
• Made in: Germany
• Vintage: 1947 - 1973 
• Details:  This gorgeous little trumpet vase is by Meissen, the most internationally known of all the German luxury brands.  The vase is decorated with beautiful florals, the largest flower in blue and yellow, and smaller flowers in yellow and pink.  The back features two smaller stems, one in purple and one in orange.  It has a gold rim and other gold accents.  The shape of this vase is unique, it's a trumpet, (also called a funnel), with a narrow base widening towards the top.  The bottom is stamped with the Meissen mark that was used from 1947 to 1973.  It also has red numbers: "60110 18".   These little vases are highly collectible, with many different  patterns to choose from, all in this unique shape. 
• Material:  Porcelain
• Dimensions:  4.0 inches Tall,  3.25 inches in Diameter (top) and 2.25 inches in Diameter (base)
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no chips, scratches, or any other damage/wear marks on this piece, looks practically new, gold is intact.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.  

The very first "Dresden" style factory, Meissen has been making Chinese style hard-paste porcelain since 1710.  This type of porcelain was first attempted by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus in 1708, and after his death, continued by Johann Friedrich Bottger who finally was able to perfect it and manufacture it, financed by the King of Poland, Augustus the Strong.  Meissen became the most famous porcelain manufacturer known throughout the world.  Its signature logo, the crossed swords, was introduced in 1720 to protect its production; the mark of the swords is reportedly one of the oldest trademarks in existence. In the 1760's, the French attempted to take over the market with their own beautiful variations and styles, but Meissen remains the dominant and most prestigious porcelain factory to date.  Since 1991, Meissen has been owned by the Free State of Saxony, under the name "Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH". The company is one of the world's leading porcelain manufacturers and one of the oldest and most internationally known German luxury brands.