A pair of Berlin KPM porcelain perfume burners from 1820.

Charming pair of Berlin porcelain perfume burners from KPM dating back to the early 19th century, featuring two antique oval perfume containers with pierced covers, pine cone-shaped gilded mounts above an oval burner. Painted with naturalistic flowers. Signed with a blue scepter mark, stamped with the numbers 5 and 6 from the 1820s-1830s. Richly decorated with gilding and hand-painted panels on the front and back in a romantic Watteau style, depicting couples in rural scenes.

Hand-painted floral decoration on the sides. The covers feature charming gilded decoration with polychrome flowers and ladybugs. Used, good condition with no chips or dents, minor wear to the gilding, and an old restoration near the handle, see detailed photo.

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Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century, inspired by Napoleon’s reign. It features significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.
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