{"product_id":"vintage-meissen-blue-onion-factory-second-reticulated-bowl-germany","title":"Vintage Meissen “Blue Onion” Factory Second Reticulated Bowl, Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrue luxury in vintage porcelain is often found in the work rather than the ornament alone. Here, an open lattice border transforms a serving bowl into something architectural, preserving the evidence of skilled making that mass-produced tableware simply cannot imitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Meissen hard-paste porcelain bowl carries the celebrated \u003cem\u003eBlue Onion\u003c\/em\u003e design in underglaze cobalt, framed by a deeply pierced and interlaced rim. It is a considered centrepiece for a dining table or cabinet, equally striking displayed empty or used for dry serving on a special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe underside bears Meissen’s underglaze blue crossed-swords mark with two horizontal cancellation strokes through its lower section, consistent with factory-second grading. The impressed form number appears to read 333. The grading is part of the bowl’s manufacturing history; no specific factory defect has been identified, and the delicate lattice presents exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meissen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBlue Onion\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eZwiebelmuster\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 333, impressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory second, indicated by two cancellation strokes through the crossed-swords mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pierced \/ reticulated serving or cabinet bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 460 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard-paste porcelain with underglaze cobalt decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The delicate reticulated border has been carefully examined, with no chips, cracks, broken lattice sections or restorations noted. The underside bears the crossed-swords mark with two factory cancellation strokes. No significant staining or surface damage has been noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in lukewarm water using a soft cloth and mild detergent. Support the bowl from beneath rather than lifting it by the pierced rim. Do not soak, place in a dishwasher or expose it to sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked postage within Australia is included. This piece will be meticulously wrapped and double-boxed for protection, with postal insurance included for added peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42714343047214,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/MeissenReticvulatedBowl-lifestyleshotwithbowlonaplatestand_whiteplinth_timbertablewithvintageobjects.jpg?v=1789947384","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-meissen-blue-onion-factory-second-reticulated-bowl-germany","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}