A pair of Berlin KPM porcelain perfume burners from 1820.

Charming pair of Berlin porcelain perfume burners by KPM from the early 19th century, two antique oval perfume containers with pierced lids, pine cone-shaped covers above the oval burners. Painted with naturalistic flowers. Signed with a blue sceptre, stamped with the numbers 5 and 6 from the 1820s-30s. 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 without chips or dents, slight wear of gilding and 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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