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Fine and Rare German 19th Century Figural Porcelain Liquor Dispenser Fountain

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A very fine and rare German, 19th century figural porcelain liquor dispenser fountain. The two-part allegorical Baroque style fountain depicting a standing bearded man, his arms raised while holding a seashell-shaped basing decorated with flowers and with a circular dispenser opening, all above a male satyr and a female half-centaur with a child. The detachable oyster-shaped basin decorated with flowers, scrolls and centered with a romantic courting park scene, raised on four gilt-porcelain foot-shaped feet. Bearing a Meissen "X" marking underneath. An almost identical fountain is Illustrated on "Meissner Porzellan Von Ernst Zimmermann" by Verlag Karl W. Hiersemann - Leipzig 1926 described as "Fontäne, 1727 odr 1728 von Kirchner Modelliert," circa 1870-1880. Note: The upper reservoir has an opening were a bottle can be inserted upside-down and the functioning spigot will allow you to serve any liquid. Measures: Height: 25 inches (62.5 cm). Width: 18 1/4 inches (46.3 cm). Depth: 18 inches (45.7 cm).
  • Attributed to:
    Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Porcelain,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870-1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A beautiful and rare liquor dispenser. Some discoloration and enamel loss around the upper rim just below the spigot. The instep of the upper male has a minor hairline crack. Age wear. The dispenser and spigot In working condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A13641stDibs: LU179625337533

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