Antique Kpm Royal Berlin Porcelain Chamberstick With a Maiden's Head Handle

Description

A fine antique figural porcelain candlestick or chamberstick.

By KPM Royal Berlin.

The handle is a figural maiden's head with … more A fine antique figural porcelain candlestick or chamberstick.

By KPM Royal Berlin.

The handle is a figural maiden's head with gilt highlights. The gilding continues around the entirety of the wax pan, which is further decorated with pink, purple, and red flowers, as well as a grisalle depiction of a man attempting to court a woman. The candle holder itself has rich purple and gilt highlights.

Simply a wonderful candlestick from KPM!

Date:
Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.

Condition Details:
There is some minor rubbing to the gilding here and there. Otherwise, there are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
KPM Royal Berlin

Marks:
Marked to the base with blue underglaze scepter mark, a KPM iron-red orb mark, an impressed P and various cyphers.

Measurements:
Width: ca. 6 3/4 in.
Depth: ca. 5 1/2 in.
Height: ca. 2 5/8 in.

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