kpm - Cup - Porcelain

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A fine porcelain cup and saucer by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM), hand-painted with a grisaille portrait of Frederick II of Prussia on the cup and an allegorical grey eagle with military symbols on the saucer, with gold detailing, dating circa 1850–1900; cup 7 cm wide, 6 cm deep, saucer 7 cm in diameter, weight 127 g, red underglaze KPM mark with blue sceptre and handwritten 125/436△, in excellent condition.

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Superb cup and saucer in fine porcelain from Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM), hand-decorated.
The cup features a grisaille portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (Fridericus II), framed by rich gilded and blue borders.
The matching saucer shows an allegorical grisaille decoration depicting an imperial eagle and military symbols, on a cloudy background, surrounded by the same fine gold decoration.

A decoration of great finesse, typical of prestigious 19th-century KPM productions, intended for the court or collectors.
Exceptional work of painting and gilding

Under the cup: red KPM mark under glaze with blue sceptre, handwritten number 125/436△.
Mark corresponding to the period circa 1880–1920.

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Superb cup and saucer in fine porcelain from Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM), hand-decorated.
The cup features a grisaille portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (Fridericus II), framed by rich gilded and blue borders.
The matching saucer shows an allegorical grisaille decoration depicting an imperial eagle and military symbols, on a cloudy background, surrounded by the same fine gold decoration.

A decoration of great finesse, typical of prestigious 19th-century KPM productions, intended for the court or collectors.
Exceptional work of painting and gilding

Under the cup: red KPM mark under glaze with blue sceptre, handwritten number 125/436△.
Mark corresponding to the period circa 1880–1920.

#classicinteriorsexclusive

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
127 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
kpm
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
7 cm
Width
7 cm
Diameter
7.05 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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