Spring, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 1ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styles
- Neoclassical
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Enamel
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. Please see photos. Minor flakes at the bottom rims, slight wear to the enamels and gilt, altogether … moreVery Good overall. Please see photos. Minor flakes at the bottom rims, slight wear to the enamels and gilt, altogether commensurate with age and use. No major issues or restorations. All original less
- Description
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An intriguing pair of 18th century porcelain plates
All hand painted medallions rendering named portraits in profile of Hercules, the … more An intriguing pair of 18th century porcelain plates
All hand painted medallions rendering named portraits in profile of Hercules, the Greek Mythology hero, immortalized by Home, and Sappho, one of the greatest poets in classical literature, called "The Poetess" in the times when Homer was called "The Poet"
Wavy foliate trails entwined with a pink line decorating the border, gilt at the edge
Exhibit great artistry brushwork with exquisite detail
Clearly marked underglaze with blue letter F for Furstenberg Porcelain Manufacture of Lower Saxony, Germany
Fürstenberg Porcelain Factory (Porzellanmanufactur Fürstenberg) was created in 1745 and produced some of the finest German porcelain pieces, competing in quality with Meissen, Ludwigsburg and Frankenthal
Circa 1770-1780
Most likely these plates were once a part of Ancient Greek Mythology related series, scarce to find nowadays and highly collectible
Measurements: Approx. 9" diameter x 1"
Weighs about 1 lb. 12 oz. the pair
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Minor flakes at the bottom rims, slight wear to the enamels and gilt, altogether commensurate with age and use. No major issues or restorations. All original less
Spring, TX
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