Antique MEISSEN Porcelain Cattail & Gold Rococo Oyster TEAPOT, Crossed Swords. Gorgeous antique hand painted molded porcelain teapot measuring about 6-1/2″ tall and 8″ from spout tip to handle edge. Featuring a stunning Rococo style design in the cattails and fan/shell pattern, teapot has a bulbous shape with removable lid and dual nipple seating for locking lid securely – the finial is a graceful coiled open twisted flourish – spout is dainty and tucked, and handle is an ornate scrollwork. Underside is marked with the blue crossed swords, dating from 1815 based on website research (the “Ty” name on tape was a notation by the owner as to line of succession). Accented in heavy applied vibrant gold, condition is lovely with no chips, cracks, hairlines, repairs, discoloration or damage – there is minor age-related rubbing and wear to the gilding, but as you can see, it does not detract a bit. The only thing I can find is a touch of roughness on one tiny flourish tip on the finial top – I’ve looked it over with my finest loop, and think there might be a pinpoint size nip – it is so hard to see and could not be captured in photo. Just a stunning teapot – decoration is over the top – the quality you would expect from Meissen. W onderful addition to any collection or display! If questions, please contact me – thanks! Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.