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This elegant late 19th-century German porcelain pedestal comport was produced by Carl Tielsch & Co. of Altwasser, Silesia, one of …
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This elegant late 19th-century German porcelain pedestal comport was produced by Carl Tielsch & Co. of Altwasser, Silesia, one of the premier porcelain manufacturers supplying luxury export wares to Europe and America during the Victorian era.
The piece features a wide 12-inch serving plate with twin open handles, cobalt blue garland decoration, and hand-applied gilt detailing, raised on a sculptural Rococo tripod base. Originally intended as a formal dining table centerpiece (Tafelaufsatz), it was used for serving cakes, fruit, and confections in grand Victorian homes.
Today it functions beautifully as a kitchen island display, coffee table centerpiece, or holiday entertaining stand and pairs especially well with traditional, French country, and grandmillennial interiors.
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- Dimensions
- 12.25ʺW × 10.25ʺD × 7.75ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition with age-appropriate glaze crazing and minor gilt wear. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Excellent antique condition with age-appropriate glaze crazing and minor gilt wear. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. less
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