Please note that items are usually dispatched within 5 working days, generally on the Saturday-Tuesday following cleared payment. If this constitutes a problem for you, please let me know via the Ebay messaging facility (not email) and I will try to help. Description: For sale here is this superb, large, antique Meissen centrepiece dish. The bowl is marked to the base with the Meissen crossed swords in underglaze blue (1st quality - no strikes). The base is also impres...sed with "17" and incised with what looks like "79". This beautiful bowl is moulded with embossed and gilded convolvulus flowers and leaves. This beautiful piece would look lovely on display or as a centrepiece on a table.Size:It measures approximately 11 1/4 inches in diameter.Condition:In very good antique condition. No chips, hairlines or cracks. Very slight rubbing to the gilding on the rim.Shipping:UK postage is via Special Delivery or you are welcome to collect from Central Scotland. Overseas shipping is by ISF registered airmail.I SHIP SAFELY WORLDWIDE!UK POSTAGE: All shipping is via some form of Registered Post. All items are securely packed. UK Postage is via First Class Recorded or Special Delivery. Recorded items are insured only up to £50 in value. Please use Special Delivery option for more valuable items. Insurance up to £500 is included with Special Delivery price.NOTE: SPECIAL DELIVERY DOES NOT MEAN NEXT DAY DELIVERY - THIS POSTAL METHOD IS USED BECAUSE OF THE LEVEL OF INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR ANTIQUE ITEMS, NOT FOR SPEED OF RECEIPT. Items are usually dispatched within 5 days of cleared payment, generally on the Saturday - Tuesday following. INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE:I will post worldwide, using International Signed For (Airmail) or courier (for heavier items). I will not post by Surface or unregistered Airmail, please don't ask! I use large bubble and strong boxes to pack. PLEASE NOTE: Couriered packages of ceramics/glass/ antiques cannot at present be insured for damage.