Vintage Meissen Hand-Painted Floral Porcelain Urn Vase with Cranberry Accents & Gilded Handles
An elegant vintage Meissen porcelain urn vase, featuring hand-painted florals in vibrant hues of purple, orange, yellow, and blue on a crisp white ground. The upper rim and square pedestal base are finished in rich cranberry glaze with 24K gold trim and ornate scrolled handles. Bearing the classic crossed swords Meissen mark underglaze. A fine example of European craftsmanship, ideal for display or as a collector’s showcase piece.
This elegant Meissen urn vase was gifted in the 1960s by the family of Lieutenant General Graves Blanchard Erskine, United States Marine Corps, a highly decorated officer who commanded the 3rd Marine Division at Iwo Jima during World War II. After his distinguished service, he became Director of Special Operations at the U.S. Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. Upon retirement, General Erskine was advanced to the rank of four-star general on the retired list, reflecting his extraordinary contributions to the nation. This provenance adds a remarkable historical and collectible significance to the piece.
Dimensions:
Approx. 11 inches high x 6 inches wide (handle to handle) x 4 inches base width.
Vintage Meissen Hand-Painted Floral Porcelain Urn Vase with Cranberry Accents & Gilded Handles
An elegant vintage Meissen porcelain urn vase, featuring hand-painted florals in vibrant hues of purple, orange, yellow, and blue on a crisp white ground. The upper rim and square pedestal base are finished in rich cranberry glaze with 24K gold trim and ornate scrolled handles. Bearing the classic crossed swords Meissen mark underglaze. A fine example of European craftsmanship, ideal for display or as a collector’s showcase piece.
This elegant Meissen urn vase was gifted in the 1960s by the family of Lieutenant General Graves Blanchard Erskine, United States Marine Corps, a highly decorated officer who commanded the 3rd Marine Division at Iwo Jima during World War II. After his distinguished service, he became Director of Special Operations at the U.S. Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. Upon retirement, General Erskine was advanced to the rank of four-star general on the retired list, reflecting his extraordinary contributions to the nation. This provenance adds a remarkable historical and collectible significance to the piece.
Dimensions:
Approx. 11 inches high x 6 inches wide (handle to handle) x 4 inches base width.
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