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Fine Kpm Berlin Porcelain Figural Table Salt Cupid & Well C.1870 Putto / Putti / Cherub
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Fine Kpm Berlin Porcelain Figural Table Salt Cupid & Well C.1870 Putto / Putti / Cherub

19th century
For Sale by The Fancy Fox
Description

A very sweet, beautifully modelled porcelain figural table salt from KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur), the Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Berlin. Of unusual and striking form featuring Cupid stood beside an old brick well, one leg kneeling on the edge as he fills a gilt and floral painted water jug. He has gilded wings and quiver of arrows slung over his shoulder on a purple strap and has a floral stole partially draped around him. Beautifully decorated and his little rosy bottom is sure to bring a smile!

The base is decorated with naturalistic moulded stone ground and grassy tufts and a small shrub set to his side, the brickwork is marked out with gilding and finished with a gilt rim. Inside the concave shaped base is skilfully painted with an exotic bird in a tree (possibly a Northern Cardinal) set in a shrubby landscape. Cupid's left hand is held open, to act as a holder for a spoon. Sceptre mark to the base, c.1870.

It measures 11cm (4 5/16") high and 11cm (4 5/16") by 7.6cm (3") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Some handling wear to the gilding but minimal to the enamels.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Kpm Porcelain Salt Cellar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144091
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1828
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Description
A very sweet, beautifully modelled porcelain figural table salt from KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur), the Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Berlin.
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Of unusual and striking form featuring Cupid stood beside an old brick well, one leg kneeling on the edge as he fills a gilt and floral painted water jug.
The Fancy Fox

He has gilded wings and quiver of arrows slung over his shoulder on a purple strap and has a floral stole partially draped around him. Beautifully decorated and his little rosy bottom is sure to bring a smile!

fig 1. A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details.
fig 1. Fine Kpm Berlin Porcelain Figural Table Salt Cupid & Well C.1870 Putto / Putti / Cherub

The base is decorated with naturalistic moulded stone ground and grassy tufts and a small shrub set to his side, the brickwork is marked out with gilding and finished with a gilt rim. Inside the concave shaped base is skilfully painted with an exotic bird in a tree (possibly a Northern Cardinal) set in a shrubby landscape. Cupid's left hand is held open, to act as a holder for a spoon. Sceptre mark to the base, c.1870.

It measures 11cm (4 5/16") high and 11cm (4 5/16") by 7.6cm (3") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Some handling wear to the gilding but minimal to the enamels.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Kpm Porcelain Salt Cellar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144091
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1828
The Fancy Fox
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Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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Archive I A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details.

Fine Kpm Berlin Porcelain Figural Table Salt Cupid & Well C.1870 Putto / Putti / Cherub

Archive II A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View II
Archive III A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View X
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Archive XII A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details. View XII
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A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details.
Fine KPM Berlin Porcelain Figural Table Salt Cupid & Well c.1870 Putto / Putti / Cherub
Ref: SA1144091
A 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain table salt featuring a cupid figure standing beside a brick-patterned well basin with hand-painted details.
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A figural porcelain table salt cellar is an open receptacle designed to hold loose salt on a dining table, decorated with sculptural figures such as putti, animals, or allegorical subjects. Popularised in 18th and 19th-century European dining traditions, these items served both practical condiment-dispensing functions and decorative table presentation.

19th-century German salt cellars from factories like KPM were crafted from hard-paste porcelain. Artisans hand-moulded, painted, and gilded these pieces using overglaze enamels and gold leaf, followed by high-temperature kiln firings to secure the finish.

Authentic KPM Berlin porcelain features the factory sceptre mark underglaze in blue, frequently accompanied by an orb mark printed in red or brown on painted pieces. Authentic items exhibit precise hand-sculpted details, dense hard-paste porcelain, and hand-applied enamel decoration.

An antique figural salt cellar can be displayed on a dining table or sideboard alongside modern tableware to create an eclectic table setting. Alternatively, it can function as a ring dish on a dressing table or be housed inside a glass display cabinet.

Antique hand-painted porcelain should be dusted with a soft brush or wiped gently with a damp cloth using lukewarm water and mild soap. Abrasive sponges, chemical cleaners, and dishwashers should be avoided to prevent wear to gilded accents and enamel paint.
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