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Kister, Scheibe-alsbach (Thuringia), Pair of Porcelain Figural Flower Carts, C.1887.
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Kister, Scheibe-alsbach (Thuringia), Pair of Porcelain Figural Flower Carts, C.1887.

19th century
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A matched pair by Kister Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), Scheibe-Alsbach, circa 1887. Young figures in 18th-century dress pull shell-form carts on large wheels. Each cart presents a lion mask to the front with a rocaille leaf ornament above; sides with rocaille scrolls; interiors plain white. The oval bases carry sponged earth-tone coloring typical for Thuringian porcelain of the late nineteenth century. Painting in a Dresden-style pastel palette with raised “pearl” gilding — a noted Kister finish. Underglaze blue “KPM” over crossed strokes, impressed 1445-9; vent hole. From 1877 Professor Reinhard Möller directed the artistic department. In the 1890s Kister broadened production with pairs and centerpieces — dancers, dancing couples, historical figures — and lace figures taking inspiration from early Meissen prototypes. Comparable Kister groups include carts, sledges and children with barrows in the same palette and raised gilding. A desirable and well-preserved pair with secure Kister attribution and clear collector appeal.

Condition:

Female: small loss to one wheel hub; otherwise excellent, colors and gilding intact.

Male: excellent, decoration fully preserved.

Dimensions and weight:

Female: 18.5 × 19.5 × 12 cm; 991 g.

Male: 18 × 19 × 12 cm; 987 g.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Porcelain Figural Flower Carts to the 19th Century.

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Description
A matched pair by Kister Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), Scheibe-Alsbach, circa 1887. Young figures in 18th-century dress pull shell-form carts on large wheels.
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Each cart presents a lion mask to the front with a rocaille leaf ornament above; sides with rocaille scrolls; interiors plain white.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The oval bases carry sponged earth-tone coloring typical for Thuringian porcelain of the late nineteenth century. Painting in a Dresden-style pastel palette with raised “pearl” gilding — a noted Kister finish. Underglaze blue “KPM” over crossed strokes, impressed 1445-9; vent hole. From 1877 Professor Reinhard Möller directed the artistic department. In the 1890s Kister broadened production with pairs and centerpieces — dancers, dancing couples, historical figures — and lace figures taking inspiration from early Meissen prototypes. Comparable Kister groups include carts, sledges and children with barrows in the same palette and raised gilding. A desirable and well-preserved pair with secure Kister attribution and clear collector appeal.

fig 1. A pair of late 19th-century German hand-painted porcelain figural flower carts featuring a male and female figure in 18th-century attire pulling gilded two-wheeled carriages.
fig 1. Kister, Scheibe-alsbach (Thuringia), Pair of Porcelain Figural Flower Carts, C.1887.

Condition:

Female: small loss to one wheel hub; otherwise excellent, colors and gilding intact.

Male: excellent, decoration fully preserved.

Dimensions and weight:

Female: 18.5 × 19.5 × 12 cm; 991 g.

Male: 18 × 19 × 12 cm; 987 g.

fig 2. A pair of late 19th-century German hand-painted porcelain figural flower carts featuring a male and female figure in 18th-century attire pulling gilded two-wheeled carriages.
fig 2. Kister, Scheibe-alsbach (Thuringia), Pair of Porcelain Figural Flower Carts, C.1887.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Porcelain Figural Flower Carts to the 19th Century.

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Kister, Scheibe-alsbach (Thuringia), Pair of Porcelain Figural Flower Carts, C.1887.

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A pair of late 19th-century German hand-painted porcelain figural flower carts featuring a male and female figure in 18th-century attire pulling gilded two-wheeled carriages.
Kister, Scheibe-Alsbach (Thuringia), Pair of Porcelain Figural Flower Carts, c.1887.
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A pair of late 19th-century German hand-painted porcelain figural flower carts featuring a male and female figure in 18th-century attire pulling gilded two-wheeled carriages.
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Thuringian porcelain figural carts are 19th-century decorative vessels produced in the Thuringia region of Germany, combining sculpted human figures with small open containers meant for flower display or tabletop ornament.

These pieces were produced using hard-paste porcelain cast in detailed moulds, hand-painted with polychrome enamel pigments, and finished with gilded highlights applied prior to final firing.

Authentic Scheibe-Alsbach items feature specific blue underglaze factory marks, refined mould detail, delicate hand-painted pastel detailing, and gilding along structural edges like wheels and scrollwork.

These decorative objects can be placed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table as accent pieces, paired with minimalist contemporary decor to highlight their intricate Rococo Revival forms.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry paintbrush. Avoid chemical cleansers and prolonged water exposure, as moisture and friction can damage overglaze enamels and gold leafing.
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