{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-german-porcelain-figurine-planter-vase-boy-with-bird-gilt","title":"Antique 19th century German Porcelain Figurine Planter\/Vase: Boy with Bird Gilt","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a beautiful and charming antique porcelain figurine, but it does show some signs of its age and use. The colors are still soft and attractive, and the gold accents are largely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scheibe-Alsbach\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicolor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rococo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Painted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1850-1899\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis delicate porcelain figurine depicts a young boy dressed in 18th-century Rococo attire, reaching up to a bird perched on a tree branch. The figurine is also a functional piece, with a hollow, egg-shaped vessel behind the boy, likely intended for use as a small vase or planter. The soft, pastel colors, and the subtle gold gilt accents on the boy's clothes and the tree are classic features of German porcelain from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The mark on the base, which includes a partial shield and the number \"8199,\" is a known mark of the Scheibe-Alsbach porcelain factory in Thuringia, Germany. This factory was renowned for its finely crafted and decorative pieces. The model number \"8199\" helps to identify this specific design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) as shown next to the measuring tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\nThis is a beautiful and charming antique porcelain figurine, but it does show some signs of its age and use. The colors are still soft and attractive, and the gold accents are largely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note the following condition issues, which are clearly depicted in the photos:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChipped Bird:\u003c\/b\u003e The beak of the bird at the top of the tree branch is chipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChips and Damage:\u003c\/b\u003e There are small chips on the rose at the base of the tree and on some of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite these imperfections, the figurine retains its antique charm and is a lovely piece for a collector of German porcelain or Rococo-style decorative art. It is sold as-is and would make a wonderful addition to a cabinet or display shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scheibe-Alsbach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53804902777179,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_f2d2658c-bbeb-4b01-b004-4805019b1299.png?v=1786982746","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-german-porcelain-figurine-planter-vase-boy-with-bird-gilt","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}