Author Topic: Bullfinch (I think) who made it? (Read 8544 times)

Crispin · « **on:** May 07, 2010, 06:26:57 PM »

Found this one today - any ideas?

You have to see the second link for the base as I can't seem to upload the pic I have.

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae237/skillkraft/DSC_3955.jpg

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae237/skillkraft/DSC_3959.jpg

Crispin · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2010, 06:32:41 PM »

Sorry that pic is too small.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4587199316_c6e938ff39_o.jpg

keith · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:07:42 PM »

Looks like the Meissen mark to me,they still make stuff so it might not be to old but I'm no expert with pottery so I could be wrong,
Keith.

Tigerchips · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:10:55 PM »

That's the Meissen crossed sword mark. :thd: (faints)

(sorry Keith, I posted at the same time)

Crispin · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:38:40 PM »

Thanks! I did recognise the Meissen mark but thought it to be phoney - It was on a dealers stand at ?3 - any good links to dating/identifying it more fully?

keith · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2010, 08:51:32 PM »

Just google Meissen marks,the site I saw puts yours I think in the 1970's but didn't look in depth,
Keith.

Anne · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:01:29 PM »

http://www.antique-marks.com/meissen-marks.html - this might help.

Tigerchips · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:11:53 PM »

There are a few imitation marks made by Volkstedt-Rudostadt (18thC) and Lowestoft (18thC) which look similar but I wouldn't know how to tell them apart i'm afraid.

If you think it might be another company there are some online books in the link below which may show crossed sword marks by different companies....
http://www.yobunny.com/pottery/index.php?topic=10632.0

Crispin · « **Reply #8 on:** May 08, 2010, 02:22:27 PM »

Well this is the same model number:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Meissen-Goldfinch-Bird-1620-I-35-/370267194317?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5635a503cd

keith · « **Reply #9 on:** May 08, 2010, 02:27:03 PM »

Nice find!

Anne · « **Reply #10 on:** May 08, 2010, 07:38:42 PM »

Hmmm interesting, the base on the eBay one has a hole which indicates it's hollow (hole is to let the steam/heat out so it doesn't explode in the kiln)... Crispin's seems to have no hole, which would imply it's a solid object. Is that so Crispin?

Crispin · « **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2010, 08:39:47 PM »

Yes Anne that is the case - Has me wondering too! I'm still of the opinion mine is fake but it's extremely well moulded and painted none the less.

Anne · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2010, 03:04:32 PM »

The other possibility, of course, is that the one with the hole is a fake and yours is real! :huh:

I was going to suggest you ask on this Meissen forum for their opinion but them saw you just have

http://www.buymeissen.com/Forums/tabid/179/Default.aspx

Let us know what they respond please. :x-fingers: for a good result.