Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Vase, by Meissen Porcelain Archive 1889 in Poplar Grove

1889 in Poplar Grove

20 mm x 60 mm

flanked on each side by three oak leaves and sun rays with acorns

within a gilt ring inscribed “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”)

with minor contact marks

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Vase, by Meissen Porcelain Archive 1889 in Poplar Grove(Porzellanvase). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior bearing a central hand painted 1914 Iron Cross, situated against a radiant gilded starburst, flanked on each side by laurel branches, and situated above gilt dates 1914 1916, with the base, lower quarter, and rim adorned with gilt tresses, the base maker marked with the logo of Meissen Porcelain, measuring 11. 5 cm (w) x 14 cm (h), demonstrating no notable chips or cracks, in