Viennese Imperial Porcelain Glass Coolers, 1811, Set of 2

Description

Rare pair of elegant oval porcelain vessels on offset, fluted feet, with bulging, raised walls, fluted, indented straight opening rim … more Rare pair of elegant oval porcelain vessels on offset, fluted feet, with bulging, raised walls, fluted, indented straight opening rim with ten crenellated-like cut-out small segments for glass storage, below the rim at the front and back horizontally running grooved bands, which form protruding handles in pairs on the sides and converge at the bottom of the vessel, above the foot, where they are attached. Two horizontal bands running parallel on the outer wall of the vessel in cobalt blue with a gold-painted maple leaf frieze, as well as gold highlights on the handles and gold rims. The glasses were hung upside down in the bowl filled with ice so that the uncooled drinks could be enjoyed at the right temperature. Manufactory: Imperial Austrian Porcelain Manufactory Vienna, 'Alt Wien' Date of manufacture: 1811 Technique: white handmade porcelain, painted, glossy finish, gold staffage Dimensions: Height: 13,8 cm / 5.43 in Width: 35,0 cm / 13.77 in Depth: 18,2 cm / 7.16 in Marks: Underglaze blue shield from the Imperial Manufactory Vienna Year's mark '811' for the the year of origin 1811 Embossed mark: 'M' Condition: Very good overall condition This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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