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Porcelain Centre Piece Cherubs on Shell
The Antique Shop
for sale €228     $248
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Porcelain Centre Piece Cherubs on Shell

1900 - 1920
For Sale by The Antique Shop
Description

Porcelain Centre Piece Cherubs on Shell. This lovely Antique porcelain centre in the form of a lovely shaped decorated shell all in pretty pastel colours with painted gilt decoration and two cherubs seated holding hands.

Circa 1920

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Delivery

Packing and Postage to Mainland UK is £15

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Our Reference 11729

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Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 6 ¾ inches – 17.2 cm

Width – 7 ¾ inches – 19.7 cm

Depth – 7 ½ inches – 19 cm

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£195

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Physical Dimensions
Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Width
19.7cm (7.76")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

The Antique Shop has dated this Porcelain Cherub Shell Centrepiece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA818397
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11729
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Description
Porcelain Centre Piece Cherubs on Shell.
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This lovely Antique porcelain centre in the form of a lovely shaped decorated shell all in pretty pastel colours with painted gilt decoration and two cherubs seated holding hands.
The Antique Shop
fig 1. A Rococo Revival porcelain centrepiece shaped like a shell, featuring sculpted cherubs in pastel tones with gilded highlights.
fig 1. Porcelain Centre Piece Cherubs on Shell

Circa 1920

Delivery

Packing and Postage to Mainland UK is £15

Our Reference 11729

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 6 ¾ inches – 17.2 cm

Width – 7 ¾ inches – 19.7 cm

Depth – 7 ½ inches – 19 cm

£195

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Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Width
19.7cm (7.76")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated this Porcelain Cherub Shell Centrepiece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA818397
Dealers Internal Ref
11729
The Antique Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2005
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A Rococo Revival porcelain centrepiece shaped like a shell, featuring sculpted cherubs in pastel tones with gilded highlights.
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Archive I A Rococo Revival porcelain centrepiece shaped like a shell, featuring sculpted cherubs in pastel tones with gilded highlights.

Porcelain Centre Piece Cherubs on Shell

Archive II A Rococo Revival porcelain centrepiece shaped like a shell, featuring sculpted cherubs in pastel tones with gilded highlights. View II
Archive III A Rococo Revival porcelain centrepiece shaped like a shell, featuring sculpted cherubs in pastel tones with gilded highlights. View III
Archive IV A Rococo Revival porcelain centrepiece shaped like a shell, featuring sculpted cherubs in pastel tones with gilded highlights. View IV
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Archive IX A Rococo Revival porcelain centrepiece shaped like a shell, featuring sculpted cherubs in pastel tones with gilded highlights. View IX
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Telephone 01406 350535
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Lincolnshire
PE12 9SA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2005
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A Rococo Revival porcelain centrepiece shaped like a shell, featuring sculpted cherubs in pastel tones with gilded highlights.
Porcelain Centre Piece Cherubs on Shell
Ref: SA818397
A Rococo Revival porcelain centrepiece shaped like a shell, featuring sculpted cherubs in pastel tones with gilded highlights.
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Rococo Revival porcelain features asymmetrical curves, shell motifs (rocaille), scrolling foliage, and allegorical figures such as cherubs or putti. Popularised during the 19th century across Europe, it drew inspiration from 18th-century French court tastes, emphasising playful themes and delicate pastel colour palettes.

These pieces were created using slip-casting or press-moulding fine porcelain clay. Sculpted elements like cherubs were cast separately and attached using liquid slip before initial firing, after which multi-coloured enamel pigments and hand-applied liquid gold gilding were applied in subsequent firings.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit crisp hand-moulded detail, hand-painted enamel decoration, and fine gilding showing age-appropriate wear. Collectors should examine the underside for impressed or hand-painted makers marks, incised shape numbers, and characteristic glaze pooling in the Rococo scrollwork base.

Place the centrepiece as a focal point on a dark wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or glass coffee table to contrast modern minimalism with historical ornamentation. It can function as an elegant decorative display or be left empty to showcase the sculpted details and pastel tones.

Dust gently using a soft, natural-bristle camel hair brush to avoid snagging delicate fingertips or wings. For deeper cleaning, wipe sparingly with a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals or prolonged immersion which can damage overglaze gilding.
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