Antique Cupid Figurine with Wheelbarrow German Porcelain Match Holder SPM

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.

Country of Origin: Germany

Origin: European

Antique: Yes

Pattern: Floral

Material: Porcelain

Subject: Angle

Vintage: Yes

Colour: White

Brand: SPM

Type: Figurine

Era: Victorian (1837-1900)

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Theme: German

Style: Victorian

Production Style: Art Pottery

Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899

Production Technique: Pottery

Backstamp: Impressed

Finish: Glossy

Handmade: Yes

This is a charming and rare antique porcelain figurine of Cupid, or a cherub, pushing a decorated wheelbarrow. The figure is handpainted 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 highquality 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.