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Large 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Charger
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Large 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Charger

19th century
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Entitled 'The banquet of Belsazar' a large fine quality Vienna porcelain charger, having a burgundy boarder with scrolling gilded decoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Vienna Porcelain Cabinet Charger to the 19th Century.

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SA1151528
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SKU00000637
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Description
Entitled 'The banquet of Belsazar' a large fine quality Vienna porcelain charger, having a burgundy boarder with scrolling gilded decoration.
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Vienna Porcelain Cabinet Charger to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151528
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000637
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A circular nineteenth-century Vienna porcelain charger featuring a central hand-painted classical scene framed by a wide burgundy border decorated with gilded scrollwork.
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Archive I A circular nineteenth-century Vienna porcelain charger featuring a central hand-painted classical scene framed by a wide burgundy border decorated with gilded scrollwork.

Large 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Charger

Archive II A circular nineteenth-century Vienna porcelain charger featuring a central hand-painted classical scene framed by a wide burgundy border decorated with gilded scrollwork. View II
Archive III A circular nineteenth-century Vienna porcelain charger featuring a central hand-painted classical scene framed by a wide burgundy border decorated with gilded scrollwork. View III
Archive IV A circular nineteenth-century Vienna porcelain charger featuring a central hand-painted classical scene framed by a wide burgundy border decorated with gilded scrollwork. View IV
Archive V A circular nineteenth-century Vienna porcelain charger featuring a central hand-painted classical scene framed by a wide burgundy border decorated with gilded scrollwork. View V
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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A circular nineteenth-century Vienna porcelain charger featuring a central hand-painted classical scene framed by a wide burgundy border decorated with gilded scrollwork.
Large 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Charger
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A circular nineteenth-century Vienna porcelain charger featuring a central hand-painted classical scene framed by a wide burgundy border decorated with gilded scrollwork.
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  • ObjectCabinet Plates
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Leaf, Enamel
  • ColourBurgundy and Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted classical scene, Gilt scrollwork border, Burgundy enamel rim, Rectangular framed reserve
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

This large nineteenth-century Vienna porcelain charger exemplifies neoclassical style, rendered in burgundy and gold with enamel, porcelain, and gold leaf. The circular piece features a central hand-painted classical scene entitled 'The banquet of Belsazar', framed within a rectangular reserve. A wide burgundy enamel rim surrounds this central reserve, heavily embellished with intricate gilded scrollwork and floral motifs in contrasting bright gold. The exterior edge is rounded and uniform, measuring 5 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 62 cm deep. Suitable for display in a formal dining room or living space, this charger rests flat upon a surface or hangs securely using mounted wall hardware. Placed atop a sideboard or large cabinet top, the vibrant colour palette and elaborate hand-painted figures draw immediate attention. The durable glazed porcelain finish allows for easy maintenance with a soft dry cloth, making it a striking focal point for traditional interiors without requiring complex upkeep.

FAQs

Dust the charger gently using a clean, soft microfiber cloth or camel-hair brush. Avoid immersion in water, abrasives, or chemical cleaners, as harsh moisture and friction can permanently wear away delicate overglaze gilding and paint work.

An antique porcelain charger can be displayed upright on a brass plate stand atop a sideboard or console table. Alternatively, mounting the charger on a focal wall alongside contemporary artwork creates an engaging contrast between historic and modern decor.

Authentic pieces usually feature an underglaze blue shield or beehive mark on the reverse. Quality indicators include fine brushwork in the narrative painting, dense and precise gold leaf scrollwork, and a weight consistent with hard-paste porcelain.

Antique cabinet chargers were crafted from hard-paste porcelain, which provided a smooth white body for fine decoration. Artisans applied detailed enamel pigments for central vignettes before executing elaborate hand-gilded borders using liquid gold paste fired at high temperatures.

A Vienna porcelain cabinet charger is a large decorative ceramic plate created primarily for display rather than practical dining. Originating from nineteenth-century European traditions inspired by the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in Vienna, these pieces feature central hand-painted pictorial scenes, heavy gilding, and rich enamel rims.
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