German Porcelain Cupid Slipper Von Schierholz Shoe Cherub 1890 Pair!

Description: German Porcelain Schierholz Cupid Figure with Slipper- A pair Circa 1890 PRICE IS FOR THE PAIR Lovely white porcelain figures supporting an old style slipper, adorned with blue forget-me-nots, on a scroll-molded base. Marked at the underside in blue under glaze . This pair of Cupid figures have a double hatch blue mark(see photo)- They are very detailed pieces. Covered in flowers which artistically and elaborately surround each cherub and slipper. See this cupid on Front cover of Anne Wojtkowski book "Porcelain and Pottery Shoes"- a popular reference book for collectors. On page 216 of her book, under the manufacturer's section, she notes, "One of the marks used by the [von Schierholz] factory that dates to about 1890, consistng of two parallel lines crossed at a right angle by a third line, is often confused with a mark used by Sitzendorf." Roentgen's classic book on German marks acknowledged this after Wojtkowski pointed it out to him, and he now specifies this mark to be a von Schierholz mark. Further, Wojtkowski contacted the successor factory to von Scierholz and confirmed that mold number (your two angels and shoes) was indeed a von Schierholz design. They confirmed Von Schierholz porcelain dates from around 1817. Germany produced creamy white porcelain, gilded and is highly decorated with intricate flowers of vivid colors and various shapes. This slipper vase is an example of the highly decorated porcelain vases of this period -unique as it is in the form of a slipper encrusted with the delicate tiny petals and leaves. Attributed to Schierholz /Sitzendorf . The vases marked on the bottom with the blue hatch mark links it to the German maker. Condition: Good considering how old that they are . There are age discoloration, and signs of previous repair on one of the slippers.Look closely at photos. There must have been a repair many years ago on one slipper and the glue discolored the area but it seem it was a minor crack at one time, Mark:The underglaze blue cross-hatch mark is on the underside dating circa 1890. Size: Height 9". Impressive larger pieces. Slipper #1- A highly decorated porcelain vase in the form of a slipper with petal formed edges for the top rim and along the side. A cherub with a lovely ethereal expression supports the slipper. The entire vase is encrusted with roses, leaves, and vines. The vase is marked on the bottom by Number 32 the double hatch marks attributed to the Von Schierholz a rival to Meissen. The vase is in fair condition for its age, but there are some small chips on the tiny florals. This slipper has had some repair to wing and and on one side of slipper- It also shows discoloration to surface. The height is 9 inches Slipper #2A highly decorated porcelain vase in the form of a slipper with petal formed edges for the top rim and along the side. A cherub supports the slipper. The entire vase is encrusted with roses, leaves, and vines. The vase is marked on the bottom by number 240 and the double hatch marks . The vase is in good condition for its age, but there are some very small chips on the tiny florals. The height is 9" MAKER In 1884 the Sitzendorf porcelain factory, began production of lace "Dresden style" figurines. There existed two principal styles of Sitzendorf porcelain marks. The blue H HATCH MARK is identified with the Sitzendorf porcelain factory. The mark has also been used by Von Schierholz factory that dates to about 1890, consistng of two parallel lines crossed at a right angle by a third line, sometimes confused with a mark used by Sitzendorf. Von Schierholz porcelain dates from around 1817. Since its inception, the Von Scheirholz factory has produced some of the greatest examples of porcelain vases, compotes, and figural items yet in the storied history of Meissen, Dresden, and other producers in what is now Germany. The Von Schierholz porcelain factory is still located in its original town of Plaue in Thuringia. RARE TO FIND A PAIR LIKE THESE VISIT MY EBAY STORE for more Antiques at: deepsouthc

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