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, two antique oval perfume containers with pierced covers, pine cone-shaped pedestals above an oval burner. Painted with naturalistic flowers. Signature with a blue scepter, 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, slight wear of gilding and old restoration near the handle, see detailed photo.

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