A very sweet, beautifully modelled porcelain figural table salt from KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur), the Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Berlin. Of unusual and striking form featuring Cupid stood beside an old brick well, one leg kneeling on the edge as he fills a gilt and floral painted water jug. He has gilded wings and quiver of arrows slung over his shoulder on a purple strap and has a floral stole partially draped around him. Beautifully decorated and his little rosy bottom is sure to bring a smile!
The base is decorated with naturalistic moulded stone ground and grassy tufts and a small shrub set to his side, the brickwork is marked out with gilding and finished with a gilt rim. Inside the concave shaped base is skilfully painted with an exotic bird in a tree (possibly a Northern Cardinal) set in a shrubby landscape. Cupid's left hand is held open, to act as a holder for a spoon. Sceptre mark to the base, c.1870.
It measures 11cm (4 5/16") high and 11cm (4 5/16") by 7.6cm (3") wide.
In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Some handling wear to the gilding but minimal to the enamels.
FA1828
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