This antique 19th Century Carl Thieme Dresden porcelain perfume bottle is a stunning addition to any collection. Handmade in Dresden, Germany, it features hand painted details and 24 kt gold accents, elevating its beauty to a level that is beyond words. It is painted in soft, muted springtime hues and there are several "insects" painted throughout (photos #6,7,9). Notice the delicate, eye-catching pink rosette atop the stopper! The intricately painted "courting couples" on both sides of the bottle are a fascinating display of 19th century German life. Porcelain rosettes decorate the entire bottle, and are enhanced by hand painted vines and the highlights of 24 kt gold. The footed design adds a touch of elegance, making it perfect for display on a vanity or shelf. The stopper is still fully functional, rare in a perfume bottle of this age. It measures 3" in height, 2" in length and 1 1/2" in width. This is a unique piece that is sure to impress any perfume bottle collector or collector of Carl Thieme's art.
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Carl Thieme was a German 19th Century Artist (1816 - 1884). Carl Thieme's work has been offered at auction many times and his mark is an "X" with a capital "T" (see photos #9,10 - a little difficult to capture in a photo but if you enlarge the picture you can plainly see it). He was a renowned porcelain modeller who worked for the Royal Porcelain Factory in Dresden, Germany, also known as the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, where he began his career in 1856. The Meissen factory was the first European facility to produce porcelain, and it played a significant role in the development of porcelain artistry. Thieme honed his skills under the guidance of experienced craftsmen, mastering the techniques of modelling and sculpting porcelain.
In 1872, Carl Thieme founded his own porcelain manufacturing company in Potschappel, which later became known as the Carl Thieme Porcelain Manufactory. The company specialized in producing porcelain figures, vases and decorative objects. Thieme's creations were highly regarded for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship, often featuring intricate detail and vibrant colors, such as in this lovely perfume bottle.