Antique Cupid Figurine w Wheelbarrow German Porcelain Match Holder SPM see pics

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: It is in an antique condition. There is a visible crack on the figure's body, head, but it is still solid. There are some minor chips on the flowers. This piece is being sold as-is, ideal for a collector who appreciates a piece with historical character.

Antique: Yes

Material: Porcelain

Subject: Cherub

Colour: Multi-color

Brand: Schierholz & Co.

Type: Figurine

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Item Height: 5.5 in

Theme: Angels,German

Style: Victorian

Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899

Production Style: Art Pottery

Production Technique: Pottery

Country of Origin: Germany

This is a charming and rare antique porcelain figurine of Cupid, or a cherub, pushing a decorated wheelbarrow. The figure is hand-painted with delicate details, including pink drapery, blue straps, and gilded wings. The wheelbarrow is adorned with molded and painted floral garlands, and the base features green leaves and a red ribbon, suggesting a garden or pastoral scene. The wheelbarrow likely served as a match holder or a small decorative pot.

• Height: Approximately 5.5 inches tall.

• Markings: The base has an impressed mark "SPM," which is a known mark for a number of European porcelain manufacturers. This mark is often associated with the German company, Schierholz & Co. (Plaue Porcelain Manufactory), though it has been used by others as well.

Historical Background:

This type of figurine was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly from German porcelain factories. The "SPM" mark is commonly associated with Schierholz & Co. of Plaue, Thuringia, Germany, which was a prolific manufacturer of high-quality decorative porcelain. Figurines of cherubs and Cupids were a common motif, often used for allegorical or romantic themes. The design of a figurine holding or pushing an object like a wheelbarrow, basket, or cornucopia, was a popular form for creating functional yet decorative items, such as match holders for display on a mantelpiece or desk.