Wilhelmsthal Porcelain - Box - Porcelain
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Circa 1890 Wilhelmsthal Porcelain Box – Charming Figurative Design
An elegant antique porcelain trinket box attributed to Wilhelmsthal, dating to circa 1890. This delightful piece features a beautifully sculpted scene of two young children, capturing the innocence and tenderness of childhood.
Key Details:
- Origin: Wilhelmsthal, Germany, circa 1890, reflecting late 19th-century European porcelain craftsmanship.
- Design: Delicately modelled figures with expressive faces, flowing garments and finely detailed hair. The rectangular box features decorative garlands, tassels and ornamental borders.
- Material: White porcelain with a soft matte appearance and finely sculpted relief details.
- Markings: Decorative manufacturer's mark visible on the underside, as shown in the photographs.
- Dimensions: Height 11.3 cm (4.45 in), Width 13.5 cm (5.31 in), Depth 6.5 cm (2.56 in).
- Condition: Antique condition with visible age-related wear, surface marks and discoloration. One hand is missing from a figurine. Please examine the photographs carefully.
A charming example of late 19th-century decorative porcelain, ideal for collectors of antique German porcelain, figurative trinket boxes and Victorian-era decorative objects.
Its romantic composition and intricate detailing make it a lovely addition to a porcelain collection or an elegant display cabinet.
Circa 1890 Wilhelmsthal Porcelain Box – Charming Figurative Design
An elegant antique porcelain trinket box attributed to Wilhelmsthal, dating to circa 1890. This delightful piece features a beautifully sculpted scene of two young children, capturing the innocence and tenderness of childhood.
Key Details:
- Origin: Wilhelmsthal, Germany, circa 1890, reflecting late 19th-century European porcelain craftsmanship.
- Design: Delicately modelled figures with expressive faces, flowing garments and finely detailed hair. The rectangular box features decorative garlands, tassels and ornamental borders.
- Material: White porcelain with a soft matte appearance and finely sculpted relief details.
- Markings: Decorative manufacturer's mark visible on the underside, as shown in the photographs.
- Dimensions: Height 11.3 cm (4.45 in), Width 13.5 cm (5.31 in), Depth 6.5 cm (2.56 in).
- Condition: Antique condition with visible age-related wear, surface marks and discoloration. One hand is missing from a figurine. Please examine the photographs carefully.
A charming example of late 19th-century decorative porcelain, ideal for collectors of antique German porcelain, figurative trinket boxes and Victorian-era decorative objects.
Its romantic composition and intricate detailing make it a lovely addition to a porcelain collection or an elegant display cabinet.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Wilhelmsthal Porcelain
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
11.3 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1900
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