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A German Dresden Porcelain Cache Pot
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A German Dresden Porcelain Cache Pot

1900 - 1920
For Sale by TJR Trading
Description

This is a German Dresden porcelain cache pot. It dates from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

It has twin scrolling handles, two pictorial reserves in puce, and a yellow ground. One of the reserves is decorated with an 18th century couple in a garden. The other reserve is decorated with a floral spray. There is gilded decoration.

It has a blue 'Dresden' mark to the underside.

It would have originally had a lid which is no longer present. There are some red marks to the interior which appear to be manufacturing faults. Apart from this there are no signs of any cracks, chips or restoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

TJR Trading has dated this Dresden Porcelain Cache Pot to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1020974
Dealers Internal Reference
C557
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All items come with free shipping throughout the UK. They will be sent using a recorded or signed for service such as Royal Mail's Special Delivery.

For other international buyers I have added postage costs to the listings.

Please contact me using my email tjrtrading@hotmail.co.uk or through the contact details section on my listings as I am often out sourcing stock and am unable to answer my telephone. I can answer any questions much better by email.

Description
This is a German Dresden porcelain cache pot. It dates from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

It has twin scrolling handles, two pictorial reserves in puce, and a yellow ground. One of the reserves is decorated with an 18th century couple in a garden. The other reserve is decorated with a floral spray. There is gilded decoration.

fig 1. A yellow and white Dresden porcelain cache pot featuring side handles, gold gilding, and a central cartouche depicting a purple painted pastoral scene.
fig 1. A German Dresden Porcelain Cache Pot

It has a blue 'Dresden' mark to the underside.

It would have originally had a lid which is no longer present. There are some red marks to the interior which appear to be manufacturing faults. Apart from this there are no signs of any cracks, chips or restoration.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

TJR Trading has dated this Dresden Porcelain Cache Pot to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1020974
Dealers Internal Ref
C557
TJR Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014

Specialist in antique silver, but also a seller of glass, ceramics and other similar items

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the TJR Trading Profile Page

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Archive I A yellow and white Dresden porcelain cache pot featuring side handles, gold gilding, and a central cartouche depicting a purple painted pastoral scene.

A German Dresden Porcelain Cache Pot

Archive II A yellow and white Dresden porcelain cache pot featuring side handles, gold gilding, and a central cartouche depicting a purple painted pastoral scene. View II
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A yellow and white Dresden porcelain cache pot featuring side handles, gold gilding, and a central cartouche depicting a purple painted pastoral scene.
A GERMAN DRESDEN PORCELAIN CACHE POT
Ref: SA1020974
A yellow and white Dresden porcelain cache pot featuring side handles, gold gilding, and a central cartouche depicting a purple painted pastoral scene.
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FAQs

A Dresden porcelain cache pot is a decorative ceramic vessel produced in or near Dresden, Germany, designed to conceal plain earthenware or terracotta flowerpots. Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces frequently incorporate ornate gilding, vibrant ground colours, and hand-painted pastoral or floral panels styled after Rococo traditions.

Dresden porcelain vessels were constructed from hard-paste porcelain, fired at elevated temperatures to produce a dense white ceramic body. Artisans applied coloured glazes, enamel paints, and gold leaf gilding by hand, often shaping functional side handles and raised Rococo scrollwork during the initial moulding phase.

Authentic pieces feature individual brushstrokes visible under magnification rather than printed transfer lines. They typically bear maker marks on the unglazed base, such as crossed swords, crowns, or decorator initials, alongside hand-applied gilding along rims and handles.

A porcelain cache pot functions as a tabletop container on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. It can hold potted plants such as orchids and ferns, or serve as an unplanted accent piece within traditional and eclectic decorative schemes.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a slightly dampened microfibre cloth with lukewarm water. Avoid chemical solvents, abrasive polishes, or submersing the vessel in water, as liquid exposure and friction cause wear to overglaze enamel and surface gilding.
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