The Meissen Man

This charger imitates Meiji period Japanese Lacquer. Except this is a porcelain charger in the Japanesque style by the Hungarian factory Herend

No stone unturned this unique probably Liverpool Jug rather damaged sold for £1000

Possibly the largest Meiji period Cloisonne vase in Europe at 2 metres high

Sample of porcelain from Sothebys and Christie’s year books.

The London Eye is four miles as the crow flies from where I’m standing. I’m shooting from an IPhone Pro 15 max it was amazing to find a view by accident without any buildings in the way. I’m in Peckham Rye South London 🇬🇧

A blast from the past in my Philately days. Soho produced their own postal service back at the beginning of decimalisation while a postal strike was going on

Lavenham Suffolk is a unique town with homes 🏠 dating back to the 14th century. Only a few other towns in the UK can match the town’s uniqueness.

Iconic buildings in London

Video to follow later

Today is my 70th Birthday. The most remarkable Birthday Card was from my 95 year old Mother who sadly towards end of life being supported by Palative Care. Irrespective of her deteriorating health she mustered up the strength to make this card.

I love important memorabilia. Lots from Bomhams Peter Green Collection petergreen

Always wanted to know where were?

Holding up a sculpture of a Jaffa Orange 🍊 Tree

These plaques on the walls of home illustrate a very varied history of antique celebrities of their day. It’s what I love about taking time off to walk in London

Minton plate at Thomas Goode made for Queen Victoria

Amazing Shakespeare view at Christie’s King Street

A fine quality Minton comport illustrating two Terriers playing in grassland within rich acid etched gilt borders. Painted after Sit Edwin Landseer, probably by Henry Mitchell circa 1871. Impressed Minton Mark under base. Circa 1871 23.5cm diameter. In perfect condition. Please DM for more info and price.

It is not often you see Dutch painted porcelain teapots here in the UK. While you might argue what a shame the teapot is damaged this rarely bothers me. The damage is more so that the lid has no relationship to the teapot painted in The Hague on Porcelain painted at Ansbach. Circa 1780 Dm for more info a price

Sometimes you buy something online and get it wrong. This was the case with this very large 51 cm charger that I thought was 18th century Chinese given the Chinese figures. But here is the mistake. The figures look Japanese. But actually in all honesty I didn’t spot this I just assumed the women were Chinese. But had I asked to see a photo of the reverse I would have known the charger wasn’t Chinese. The question I have for you is it Japanese or possibly European?

A very rare important and outstanding late 19th century Meissen figure  of a N**e Bacchante modelled by the Modeller Ernst Julius Hähnel; Model no L155 circa 1880 43cm high.

Hähnel was considered to be one of the most prolific Sculptors in Germany during the 19th century and only modelled a few figures for Meissen . Underglaze Blue Cross Swords Minor restoration to toe on kneeling foot and slight firing crack in wrist see photos. For more information about the Bacchante N**e and about Hähnel visit
https://themeissenman.com/meissen-store/ For price and any other questions you may have you can DM me. **e

Pair of late Meissen Ornithological Comports each comport displaying on a central reserve against white ground a bird painted in multicolours sitting on a leafy branch. Each with an Osier border (basket weave pattern to both rim of comports and foot rim). The rims and base of comports painted with insects. Blue cross swords to both comports

One comport is in perfect condition while the other has a rim chip 2cm across to which in the centre is seen a very faint white hairline crack that extends 7cm see close up photo. Circa 1880 21cm diameter; 17cm high Price £360 Dm for further information

An unusual pair of Ormolu mounted French Enamelled Art Glass vases mounted as lamps and wired for electricity. Each vase enamelled with a large tree standing on the banks of a river with smaller trees in the background in shades of green and brown lying on an opaque background. Circa 1900 Height 41cm Diameter 13cm. The unusual feature are glass light bulbs lighting up the interior. The lamps will be on display in working order at our new Bournemouth Antique Gallery at Arcade Jewellers launching at the beginning of March. Also included will be a large section of Antique English and Continental ceramics including Meissen, Derby, Minton and other manufacturers ; English and French Furniture and a small select selection of Oriental porcelain and works of art to be offered at For further information and prior inquiries please send DM.

Pair of cylindrical Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne vases mounted in French contemporary period bronze as lamps and electrified for UK use. Each decorated with copper wiring of multicolour flowers on a blue ground in shaped cartouches against a darker copper wiring background . Each vase supported by a pair of elephant head handles. Circa 1880 . Height 41cm Diameter 18cm. One vase has small blemish (see photo) under one handle.

This pair of lamps are amongst a large section of Antique English and Continental ceramics including Meissen, Derby, Minton and other manufacturers ; English and French Furniture including Linke and a small select selection of Oriental porcelain and works of art to be offered at our new Bournemouth Antique Gallery at Arcade Jewellers launching at the beginning of March. For further information and prior inquiries please send DM.

Pair of Meissen Bottle Cases sell for £660,000 plus buyer’s Premium at Bonhams today.

Here’s the link to the full version of the video of this amazing pair of Meissen vases: https://youtu.be/2W677ZE1n1s

Watch full video on YouTube about this extremely rare pair of Meissen vases at Bonhams lot 89 7th December 2022. https://youtube.com/shorts/66_7r5XyvhE?feature=share.

When you have been in the antique business for 45 years you build up a knowledge of all types irrespective of whether it is your specialisms. Having visited some of the major museums around the world be it North America; the UK; The Far East; Europe and Saint Petersburg as well as the renowned auction sales rooms like Sothebys. Walking 🚶 past these immense 8 foot Chinese Hardwood hard stone and metal inlaid you get an appreciation of the immense standards of historical workmanship.

Rare damaged Chinese moon flask sells well above estimate at Mallams today £4200 plus buyers premium