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19th Century German Porcelain Figure by the Volkstedt Rudolstadt Factory, Circa 1880
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19th Century German Porcelain Figure by the Volkstedt Rudolstadt Factory, Circa 1880

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A charming and unusual 19th century German porcelain figure by the Volkstedt Rudolstadt factory, depicting a young boy seated on a wooden trunk while playing the bagpipes.

Beautifully modelled and finely hand painted, the figure displays excellent attention to detail, with the young musician portrayed wearing a cheerful, expressive smile. The quality of the decoration and craftsmanship makes this an attractive example of late 19th-century German porcelain.

The figure is in very good antique condition, with no chips, cracks, damage, or restoration.

Origin: Germany

Date: Circa 1880

Dimensions: Height 14.5 cm × Width 9 cm × Depth 7.8 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7.8cm (3.07")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this German Porcelain Bagpiper Figurine to the 1880s.

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SA1223964
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
A charming and unusual 19th century German porcelain figure by the Volkstedt Rudolstadt factory, depicting a young boy seated on a wooden trunk while playing the bagpipes.
Beautifully modelled and finely hand painted, the figure displays excellent attention to detail, with the young musician portrayed wearing a cheerful, expressive smile.
Robert Belcher Antiques

The quality of the decoration and craftsmanship makes this an attractive example of late 19th-century German porcelain.

fig 1. A 19th-century polychrome porcelain figurine depicting a seated boy playing bagpipes resting on a rectangular trunk with gilded trim.
fig 1. 19th Century German Porcelain Figure by the Volkstedt Rudolstadt Factory, Circa 1880

The figure is in very good antique condition, with no chips, cracks, damage, or restoration.

Origin: Germany

Date: Circa 1880

Dimensions: Height 14.5 cm × Width 9 cm × Depth 7.8 cm

FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7.8cm (3.07")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this German Porcelain Bagpiper Figurine to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223964
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A 19th-century polychrome porcelain figurine depicting a seated boy playing bagpipes resting on a rectangular trunk with gilded trim.

19th century German porcelain figure by the Volkstedt Rudolstadt Factory, circa 1880

Archive II A 19th-century polychrome porcelain figurine depicting a seated boy playing bagpipes resting on a rectangular trunk with gilded trim. View II
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Archive VI A 19th-century polychrome porcelain figurine depicting a seated boy playing bagpipes resting on a rectangular trunk with gilded trim. View VI
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A 19th-century polychrome porcelain figurine depicting a seated boy playing bagpipes resting on a rectangular trunk with gilded trim.
19th century German porcelain figure by the Volkstedt Rudolstadt Factory, circa 1880
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A 19th-century polychrome porcelain figurine depicting a seated boy playing bagpipes resting on a rectangular trunk with gilded trim.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

During the 19th century, Thuringian factories such as Volkstedt produced hard-paste porcelain figurines influenced by earlier 18th-century European models, capturing pastoral and musical subjects.

These figures were cast by pouring liquid porcelain slip into plaster moulds, high-fired, and subsequently finished with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gilded accents.

Authentic pieces generally display factory marks underglaze, visible mould seam lines, crisp modeling details, and specific historical color palettes typical of Thuringian production.

A historical porcelain figure can be positioned as a decorative accent on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or within a glass display cabinet alongside contemporary objects.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre brush or cloth, avoiding water immersion or chemical cleansers that could damage gilding and enamel paintwork.
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