KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain, Perfume Bottle / Flacon, 12,5 cm / 4.92, 1945-1962

This is a superb perfume bottle / flacon made by KPM in the early 20th century. It is hand painted very nicely with a floral arrangement to one side and a scene with a young man to the other side and lots of gold highlights around the sides.

It still has its nicely shaped original metal stopper as well as the original cork on it which still sits tightly in place. 5 cm / 1.96 Inch. 2,6 cm / 1.02 Inch.

Weight: 61 gr / 0.13 lb. Date: 1945 - 1962 (According to Hallmark). Hallmark: Underglaze Cobalt Blue Sceptre, Red KPM Berlin decoration mark. Pre-owned, in a very good condition considering age, with minor scratches and a small chip missing from the base (last photo).

We quote: The Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin (German: Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, abbreviated as KPM), also known as the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin and whose products are generally called Berlin porcelain, was founded in 1763 by King Frederick II of Prussia (known as Frederick the Great). Its actual origins, however, lie in three private enterprises which, under crown patronage, were trying to establish the production of "white gold" i. Porcelain in Berlin from the mid-18th century onwards. The company logo is a cobalt blue sceptre, which is stamped (painted prior to 1837) on every piece. All painted pieces produced by KPM are signed by the painter. KPM is still producing to this day; each piece of dishware and decorative porcelain is entirely unique.

KPM has produced a number of dishware forms and porcelain figurines throughout its history. Some forms have hardly changed their shape in over 200 years of production. The manufactory's most important client was Frederick the Great, who sometimes jokingly referred to himself as his "best customer".

From 1765 to his death in 1786, Frederick II placed orders with KPM for porcelain to the value of 200,000 thaler. For his palaces alone, he ordered 21 dinner services, each of them with 36 place settings and up to 500 separate parts, complemented by elaborate table centerpieces. In addition, most of his diplomatic presents came from the manufactory, and they were to be found at the court of the tsars in Russia and on the tables of European aristocracy. The factory was mainly known in this period for dinner services, with a fine white porcelain body with "a faint yellowish, slightly grey tinge".

As would remain the case, the painting in over glaze enamel was of very high quality. Item will always be in an extra safe box. We make every effort to provide accurate and honest information about our listings. Thanks for looking, please check out all our other listings and have a wonderful day.