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This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Maunfactory around 1770. The factory used only the under glaze blue scepter marking at that time. The saucer measures 5 1/2 inches in diameter and is 1 1/2 inches deep. The cup is 2 inches tall and 3 1/8 inches in diameter. Colorful, hand painted Watteau scenes decorate both pieces. 18th century lovers are spending time in the countryside engrossed in conversation. The borders are decorated with a green fish scale pattern punctuated with a knot of flowers here and there. The handle is accented with a feathering of purple enamel. The rims are trimmed with gold. This is a splendid example of an early KPM tea cup and saucer. Condition: There is slight wear to gilding on rims.

This porcelain casket or box was produced in France by an unknown Paris decorator in the late 19th century. It has a painted marking and is artist signed, P. Roche. The casket measures 9 1/8 inches long, 4 3/4 inches wide and 4 inches tall. It has gold colored metal frame and hinge. The lid is hand painted with lovers embracing, seated in a landscape of trees, a lake and a building in the background. There is raised, ornate hand gilding framing this scene. The front panel has a large spray of vibrantly colored flowers framed in raised gold. Two side panels have similar flower bouquets. The back panel is richly gilded with elaborate hand gilding. The box is painted inside on all sides with beautiful flowers. There are 4 graceful feet supporting the casket. Condition: There is slight wear to some gilding. It is about 95% intact. The casket is in otherwise excellent condition.

This porcelain basket or nut dish was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory in the 1890s. It has the red orb and blue scepter markings. The basket measures 4 1/2 inches long, 3 1/4 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep. The basket is delicately reticulated and has molded rosettes around the border. There are handles in the shape of branches on each side. Hand painted sprigs of flowers and a butterfly are scattered inside the basket. The outside has sprays of tiny flowers. There are gold and blue accents on the side ribs of reticulation. Condition: Excellent, first quality.

This porcelain plate was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer or KPM in 1911. The impressed date letter indicates this year. The plate measures 9 inches in diameter. It has a 1 1/2 inch border of the most delicate reticulated work. It has the appearance of the finest lace. The pattern of lattice work and flowers is outlined in gold. The center of the plate is hand painted with a scene of lovers in the woods. They are dressed in elegant early 19th century costumes. The gentleman is whispering into the lovely lady’s ear. She has an eager and attentive expression on her face. This is the type of detail you can expect from one of the finest porcelain companies the world has produced. The composition fits the plate perfectly. There is lacy gilding and fine gold trim on the rim. Condition: Excellent, first quality.

This porcelain plate was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer, or KPM, in 1911. The impressed date letter indicates this year. The plate measures 9 inches in diameter. It has a 1 1/2 inch border of the most delicate reticulated work. It has the appearance of the finest lace. The pattern of lattice work and flowers is outlined in gold. The center of the plate is hand painted with a scene of lovers in the woods. A young farm boy has just come upon a sleeping beauty. He has a look of astonishment on his face. The painting is the highest quality in the world of porcelain. The expressions on their faces, the details of their clothes, the balance of design and perspective are painted to highest standards of artistry and design. There is lacy gilding and fine gold trim on the rim. Condition: Excellent, first quality.

This porcelain plate was produced in Germany by the Carl Thieme Dresden studio in the 1890s. It is 9 3/4 inches in diameter. The porcelain blank is reticulated around the 1 3/4 inch border. There are reserves containing 4 vignettes of lovers in garden landscapes. They alternate with the cut out floral pattern similar to the type Meissen used. The center of the plate has a large Watteau scene with couples in 18th century dress. The painting is done in fine detail and bright colors. There is a gold border surrounding the central scene, dotted with raised turquoise jeweled beading. There are gilded details and gold trim. It is highly unusual to find a Thieme Dresden plate so ornately decorated. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the 1930s. It has the blue crossed sword mark under glaze which is first quality. The sauce has a diameter of 5 7/8 inches. The cup is 2 inches tall with a diameter of 3 7/8 inches. The porcelain is the highest quality made for centuries in the western hemisphere. It is hand painted with an Asian inspired design called “Royal Court Yellow Tiger”. It is a very colorful ornate pattern, painstakenly hand painted. The rims and handle are accented with gold. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the 1890s. The saucer has a diameter of 6 inches. The cup is 2 inches tall with a diameter of 3 3/4 inches. The set is made of fine hard paste porcelain that has a molded basket weave border. It is expertly hand painted in shades of burgundy red. There are sprays of various flowers and flower buds scattered around. The rims and handle are trimmed with gold. This cup will provide a most satisfying serving of your favorite tea or coffee.

This porcelain figural group was produced in Germany by Hutschenreuther in the 1950s. The modeler’s name, K. Tutter, is impressed into the base. The figurine is 7 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Tutter’s work is recognizable by his attention to detail and the sweet faces he gives to his subjects. This pair of parakeets look so adorable together. The yellow parakeet is grooming the blue one. They are so life-like and actually life size. The coloring is brilliant and realistic. They are perched on a tree branch with applied porcelain leaves. They are looking for a new home and promise not to eat too much.

This set of 6 porcelain plates was produced in Germany by Meissen between 1890 and 1910. They are marked with first quality blue crossed swords markings. The plates are 8 inches in diameter. There are reticulated borders with three reserve. The centers are hand painted with colorful, realistic fruits of all kinds. They have attracted tiny insects and butterflies. There are flower sprigs or berries in the reserves around the borders. All of the reticulated work is accented with gilding. The reserves are framed in elegant gilding. The rims are heavily gilded. The marks vary from 1910 to 1920s. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1900. The saucer has a diameter of 4 ½” and the cup is 2” high with a diameter of 2 ¼”. The ground color is deep rose. There is a cartouche on the front of the cup containing beautifully hand painted flowers. They are done with fine detail and vivid colors. They are framed in elegant hand gilding. The rims and handle are trimmed with gold. Condition: Excellent, first quality, no chips, no cracks, no repairs, no wear.

This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in Fischern, Bohemia by Carl Knoll in the 1880s. It has the blue under glaze bee hive marking. There is writing in German, “Gesnng u Spiel” or “Singing and Play”. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches. The cup is 3 1/8 inches tall, without the handle with a diameter of 2 3/4 inches. The ground color and border on the cup are deep cobalt blue. The cup has a panoramic scene of young children enjoying various activities. They are playing musical instruments, playing cards and singing. They are painted in fine detail with bright colors on a gold background. The borders are trimmed with intricate gilding in the Royal Vienna tradition. The saucer is embellished with elaborate, raised gilding. There is a lion’s face on the handle. This is a delightful depiction of children in the early 19th century. Condition: But for a tiny bit of wear in the well of the saucer, this set is excellent.

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by a Dresden decorator. We believe that it was made by Donath Dresden because it is marked in red and the coloring and style are similar to others we have had. There is an artist’s signature in the lower right corner of the portrait which may be Wagner. The cup is marked Madame Montesson, wife of King Louis the XV. The saucer is 4 inches in diameter. The cup is 1 7/8 inches tall with a diameter of 1 7/8 inches. The cup is can shaped and the form is simple. The front of the cup has a reserve with the hand painted portrait of this beauty from the 18th century. The portrait is hand painted with fine detail and rich coloring. It is surrounded with a shiny, beaded and raised gold frame. The body of the cup and saucer are colored with an iridescent paint that shades from deep green to purple, depending on the light. The sides of the cup are elaborately gilded with raised and beaded gilding. The saucer has beaded gold trim and a gilded medallion the center of the well. Even the bottom of the saucer has gilded accents. This is a demitasse cup and saucer of the finest quality, done in the Royal Vienna tradition, that is a true work of art. Condition: Excellent

This pair of porcelain vases was produced in Austria in the 1890s. They have a beehive marking painted over the glaze. They are 8 5/8 inches tall. The diameter at the widest point is 4 inches. The form of the vases has a classic, clean silhouette. But the tour de force is the jeweled decoration. Raised enamel beads or jewels imitating sapphires, opals, amethysts, and rainbow quartz accent and drape around each vase. There are garlands of tiny pink roses and tiny gilded rosettes. A gold medallion with gilded ribbons contains pink roses encircled in pearl-like beads. The neck of the vase has an intricate raised gold pattern that covers the entire surface. It is difficult to name all the details, there are so many. And yet, they are totally elegant on a pristine, white ground. What a joy to find a matching pair. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain vase was produced in Germany by the Richard Klemm Dresden Studio around 1900. It is 8 7/8 inches tall and 3 inches across the handles. The ground color is iridescent aquamarine. The front of the vase has a reserve of young girl from the 19th century. The portrait is framed with shiny gold. The remainder of the vase has ornate raised gold swags, ribbons and trophy objects. There are two little handles at the top. It is an elegant piece with wonderful detail. Condition: There is a tiny shallow chip that is about 1/8 of an inch and hardly noticeable shown in last photo.

This porcelain platter was produced in Germany by the Helena Wolfsohn Dresden studio in the 1880s. It is unusual to find an under glaze mark indicating this to be an earlier piece. It measures 14 1/2” long, 11” wide and 1 1/4” deep. The border is deep, cobalt blue. The center has a scene of people boarding sailing vessels. The coloring suggests that it evening. It is hand painted with similarities to some pieces done at Meissen. There is elegant hand gilding and trim on the cobalt boarder. This is a piece meant to be displayed as a work of art. Condition: Slight wear to gilded trim on edge.

This porcelain charger was produced in Germany by the Helena Wolfsohn Dresden studio in the 1890s. It is 15” in diameter and 2” deep. It is molded in high relief with rococo decoration and framing the five reserves. The center of the piece has a hand painted of scene of people who have just landed on shore at dusk and setting up camp. There are ships' sails in the background. Four reserves in the border contain colorful hand painted flowers. There are gilded highlights and trim. This is an intricate and colorful piece for decoration. Condition: Small shallow scratch in paint but otherwise is excellent condition.

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen between 1890 and 1910. Both pieces have the first quality crossed swords markings under glaze. The saucer is 4 1/8 inches in diameter. The cup is 1 3/4 inches tall with a diameter of 2 3/8 inches The cup has a split branch handle. The borders are slightly scalloped with points at intervals. These flowers are beautifully hand painted with a unique variation. The stems and leaves are done in gold leaf. There are gilded accents on the handle and the rims have dentil gold. CONDITION: Excellent first quality.