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Kpm Berlin Figural Double Salt Cellar with Hand-painted Birds, C.1870-1890
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Kpm Berlin Figural Double Salt Cellar with Hand-painted Birds, C.1870-1890

19th century
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Description

A fine Rococo Revival double salt cellar produced by the Royal Porcelain Factory (KPM Berlin), Germany, c.1870-1890. Elegant sculptural modelling, richly burnished gilding and beautifully preserved hand-painted decoration make this an outstanding example of late 19th-century Berlin porcelain.

Designed after the celebrated 18th-century sculptor Friedrich Elias Meyer, the composition centres on a charming putto forming the handle between 2 basket-shaped salt wells. Vibrant songbirds, delicate insects and an additional bird vignette decorate the porcelain, demonstrating the exceptional standard of KPM's painters.

Founded in 1763 by King Frederick II the Great of Prussia, KPM Berlin became one of Europe's most prestigious porcelain manufactories. Its hard-paste porcelain was supplied to royal courts throughout Europe and remains highly regarded by collectors today.

The underside bears the authentic underglaze blue KPM scepter factory mark.

Dimensions:

Weight: 320 g. Height: 12.8 cm. Width: 12 cm. Depth: 9 cm

Condition:

Excellent antique condition. Completely free from structural cracks, chips or restorations. Only minimal wear to the original gilding.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.8cm (5.04")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Kpm Porcelain Salt Cellar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228292
Dealers Internal Reference
B1822
Description
A fine Rococo Revival double salt cellar produced by the Royal Porcelain Factory (KPM Berlin), Germany, c.1870-1890.
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Elegant sculptural modelling, richly burnished gilding and beautifully preserved hand-painted decoration make this an outstanding example of late 19th-century Berlin porcelain.
Ritas Bazaar
fig 1. A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects.
fig 1. Kpm Berlin Figural Double Salt Cellar with Hand-painted Birds, C.1870-1890

Designed after the celebrated 18th-century sculptor Friedrich Elias Meyer, the composition centres on a charming putto forming the handle between 2 basket-shaped salt wells. Vibrant songbirds, delicate insects and an additional bird vignette decorate the porcelain, demonstrating the exceptional standard of KPM's painters.

fig 2. A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects.
fig 2. Kpm Berlin Figural Double Salt Cellar with Hand-painted Birds, C.1870-1890

Founded in 1763 by King Frederick II the Great of Prussia, KPM Berlin became one of Europe's most prestigious porcelain manufactories. Its hard-paste porcelain was supplied to royal courts throughout Europe and remains highly regarded by collectors today.

fig 3. A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects.
fig 3. Kpm Berlin Figural Double Salt Cellar with Hand-painted Birds, C.1870-1890

The underside bears the authentic underglaze blue KPM scepter factory mark.

Dimensions:

Weight: 320 g. Height: 12.8 cm. Width: 12 cm. Depth: 9 cm

Condition:

Excellent antique condition. Completely free from structural cracks, chips or restorations. Only minimal wear to the original gilding.

fig 4. A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects.
fig 4. Kpm Berlin Figural Double Salt Cellar with Hand-painted Birds, C.1870-1890

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.

Height
12.8cm (5.04")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Kpm Porcelain Salt Cellar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228292
Dealers Internal Ref
B1822
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Archive I A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects.

KPM Berlin Figural Double Salt Cellar with Hand-Painted Birds, c.1870-1890

Archive II A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View II
Archive III A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects. View XIII
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A 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain double salt cellar featuring a central sculpted figure of a cherub flanked by two shell-shaped bowls hand-painted with birds and insects.
KPM Berlin Figural Double Salt Cellar with Hand-Painted Birds, c.1870-1890
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FAQs

A figural porcelain salt cellar is an open condiment container integrated with sculpted human, cherubic, or allegorical figures, designed to hold salt at formal dining tables prior to the introduction of modern salt shakers.

These pieces were produced from hard-paste porcelain clay formed in multi-part moulds, fired at high temperatures, glazed, and then individually hand-painted with coloured enamels and finished with gilded accents.

Authentic KPM Berlin porcelain generally features the cobalt blue scepter mark painted underglaze or stamped, accompanied by incised mould numbers and detailed hand-painted decoration.

An antique double salt cellar functions effectively as a decorative trinket dish on a bedside table, dressing table, or sideboard for holding small items of jewellery.

Hand-painted porcelain should be gently cleaned by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap with a soft sponge, avoiding prolonged soaking and harsh chemical cleansers to preserve gilding and enamels.
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