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Berlin Porcelain Topographical Cabinet Cup, C. 1820.
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Berlin Porcelain Topographical Cabinet Cup, C. 1820.

18th century
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Berlin porcelain topographical cabinet cup, c. 1820. Finely painted with a titled view ‘Gegend von Kanast mit den Amte Hermsdorff in Sclesien’ – a scene of figure walking in mountainous river landscape. The reverse of the cup gilded with elaborate scrollwork, around a high handle, with acanthus leaf moulding.

Sceptre mark in underglaze blue.

Height – 10.2 cm, 4”.

Width – 10.2 cm, 4”.

Condition – Wear to the gilt interior. No damage. No restoration.

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Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Berlin Porcelain Cabinet Cup to the Georgian era.

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Berlin porcelain topographical cabinet cup, c. 1820.
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Finely painted with a titled view ‘Gegend von Kanast mit den Amte Hermsdorff in Sclesien’ – a scene of figure walking in mountainous river landscape.
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The reverse of the cup gilded with elaborate scrollwork, around a high handle, with acanthus leaf moulding.

Sceptre mark in underglaze blue.

Height – 10.2 cm, 4”.

Width – 10.2 cm, 4”.

Condition – Wear to the gilt interior. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Berlin Porcelain Cabinet Cup to the Georgian era.

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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle.

Berlin Porcelain Topographical Cabinet Cup, C. 1820.

Archive II An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View VII
Archive VIII An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View VIII
Archive IX An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View IX
Archive X An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View X
Archive XI An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle. View XI
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An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle.
Berlin porcelain topographical cabinet cup, c. 1820.
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An early nineteenth-century flared porcelain cabinet cup featuring a hand-painted landscape scene with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins above inscribed German text, finished with a gilded rim and elevated handle.
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  • ObjectCabinet Cups
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialHard-paste Porcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour, Gold, White
  • MotifsTopographical landscape, Flared lip, Gilt rim, Elevated loop handle

This Georgian cabinet cup dates from around 1820 and belongs to the Neoclassical style. Made from hard-paste porcelain, it is finished with a white glaze, multi-coloured enamel decoration, and gold leaf. The exterior displays a hand-painted topographical landscape with a river, bridge, and hilltop ruins, accompanied by inscribed German text, while the upper rim features a wide gilt border. An elevated loop handle rises from the top, detailed with acanthus leaf moulding and gilded highlights, and the piece stands at 10.2 cm tall. Suitable for display in a home today, this cabinet cup sits neatly on a bookshelf or within a glass-fronted display cabinet among other fine ceramics. The underside carries an underglaze blue sceptre mark, and the interior shows wear to the gilding from age and use. The flared body provides stability when placed on a flat surface, while the open interior and narrow base complete the traditional form of early nineteenth-century European porcelain.

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Topographical cabinet cups are ornamental porcelain vessels produced during the late 18th and 19th centuries featuring detailed, hand-painted views of specific landscapes, towns, or landmarks. Intended for display in cabinets of curiosity rather than daily use, they were popularised by prominent European manufactories including KPM Berlin, Meissen, and Vienna.

19th-century Berlin porcelain was constructed from hard-paste porcelain, characterised by high kaolin content fired at extreme temperatures. Decorative elements were applied by miniaturists using enamels, complemented by burnished gold leaf gilding along the rims, handles, and borders.

Authentic Berlin porcelain pieces typically feature an underglaze blue sceptre mark stamped or painted on the base. Collectors should examine the precise quality of the enamel painting, the thickness of the gilding, and the presence of impressed batch numbers or painter marks on the unglazed foot rim.

Decorative porcelain cups work effectively when displayed inside glazed china cabinets, arranged along library shelving, or positioned on a sideboard top alongside contemporary glass or metallic accessories to create contrast.

To preserve overglaze enamel painting and delicate gilding, clean the piece gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or an ostrich feather duster. Avoid immersion in water, detergent solutions, and abrasive materials, as these can erode the gilt ornamentation and historical marks.
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