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Item Description
This is a gorgeous, authentic 19th-century antique porcelain pitcher. This stunning piece features a classic Rococo revival design with a multi-sided body, heavy raised-relief scrolling ornamentation, and an elegantly curved handle highlighted with vibrant gold gilt detailing. The body is beautifully adorned with finely detailed, hand-painted floral bouquets featuring purple, pink, and yellow blossoms.
The bottom of the pitcher features an impressed/incised internal manufacturer's quadrant mark used by European factories for production tracking, dating this piece securely to the 1800s. Due to the lack of country-of-origin stamps, it is likely pre-1891 and reminiscent of high-end Old Paris (Vieux Paris) or German porcelain wares from the era.
Condition Report
- Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition given its age.
- Body & Structure: No visible structural cracks, major chips, or flea bites along the delicate scalloped rim or octagonal base.
- Gilding & Paint: The hand-painted floral motifs remain incredibly sharp and vibrant. The gold gilt shows minimal, age-appropriate surface wear, primarily on high-contact areas like the handle.
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