Meissen Mark Questions

Hello, I could use some expert or knowledge I do not yet have or understand. I just got some Meissen pieces and the two crossed swords have slashes through them. No problem. I understand slashes or cuts were put through the swords from 1850-1872 to identify pieces not representing Meissen standards. Seconds I believe. Two of the crossed sword marks are not from the 1850-1872 time period yet they have the slash or cut marks. My first instinct was fakes. Then, I thought why fake something and make it of less quality. Then, I thought maybe that is the genius. Then I asked Laura and she suggested I bring it here. I am attaching pics.

 

I'm not knowledgeable in Meissen, but I do know members usually like also to see the actual piece or pieces.........just an 'fyi'.......

 

Who was the Laura that you asked?

 

Laura from Georgia Bean Estate Sales

 

Is that where you bought this item?

 

I am trying to load pictures. I keep getting too large, so I crop. I am sure there is a better way.

 

Here is another plate, front and backstamp with slashes.

 

You might want to copy and save this for reference for a while....it helps when you're new!!!

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No, I bought them on an online auction by Companies Estate Sales out of Marietta, Ga.

 

Ohhhhhhhhhhh. "Our" Laura from Atlanta?

 

Yes, that Laura.

 

Here is a cup.

 

Ah I am so sorry. I did not know the name of her business.

 

I am so sorry but I could not find where to post full view
I did try.

 

I will try to find insert every image as full image. It was not on the page or under the options. I am sure it was somewhere but I could not find it. Darn rookies or newby's.

 

I am not well versed in porcelain marks so I suggest you wait until tomorrow when more members will be online.

 

Thanks, I appreciate your help and patience. May I ask your expertise?

 

what slashes r u talking about......I've never seen them and would find it very informative to do so.

 

The slashes are actually, and literally, cuts into the porcelain and across the swords to indicate pieces of lesser and/or unacceptable quality. They can also be next to the swords but are mostly not. These were only done from 1850-1872. The following excerpt from a Meissen mark history article on appletreedeals.com is as follows:
Cautionary Note: Meissen used a system of marking pieces that were either sold undecorated or deemed inferior, by making “slashes” through or beside the crossed swords – as shown below.

• one slash – sold undecorated from 1740 through 1938
• two slashes – tableware deemed of unsuitable quality from 1852 through 1870
• three slashes – items of brack quality, (contained firing faults), from 1852 through 1870
• four slashes – considered lowest quality, from 1852 through 1870

 

thank you.......now I see the cup !