Type: Figurine Pair
Material: Porcelain
Style: Victorian / Rococo Revival
Production Technique: Moulded and Hand-Painted
Date of Creation: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s–1970s)
Features: Hand-painted, Gilt detailing, Crown over “S” mark
Subject: 18th Century Gentleman & Lady
Region of Origin: Germany (Attributed – Thuringia region)
Size: Approx. 20 cm tall each
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Decorative production (not 18th century original)
A charming vintage pair of blue and white porcelain figurines depicting an elegant 18th-century gentleman and lady, captured mid-conversation in classic Rococo style.
Standing at approximately 20 cm tall, the gentleman wears a white suit with cobalt blue trim and gilt accents, while the lady is beautifully dressed in a flowing white gown with blue bodice and delicate gold highlights. The detailing in the folds of the garments and the soft facial expressions give them a gentle, romantic presence.
These decorative couple figures were widely loved during the mid-20th century, bringing a touch of “old world” European elegance into post-war homes. Their blue and white palette makes them especially display-friendly — refined without being overly ornate.
They make a lovely mantelpiece or cabinet pair and display beautifully together.
The base bears a crown over “S” mark.
This mark is commonly associated with porcelain produced in the Thuringia region of Germany, particularly Gräfenthal factories. It is often attributed to Carl Scheidig, a prolific mid-20th-century manufacturer operating in the former East Germany (GDR).
However, it’s worth noting that crown-over-letter marks were also imitated by later factories, especially during the post-war giftware boom. Some similar marks were used earlier by German makers such as Kuno Steinmann (Silesia region), though those examples are usually marked more fully.
The style of these figures — often referred to as “Colonial” or “Victorian revival” couples — was especially popular between the 1950s and 1970s. They were produced for the European and export giftware market and remain collectible today for their decorative charm.
Based on style, glaze quality, and mark type, this pair most closely aligns with mid-20th-century German production.
Used, vintage condition.
• No chips, cracks, or repairs observed
• Light surface wear consistent with age
• Minor storage-related marks to base
They present very well and remain structurally sound.
These will be individually wrapped, double boxed, and sent via tracked & insured UK delivery to ensure safe arrival. Porcelain deserves proper care — and that’s exactly how it will travel.
During the mid-20th century, German porcelain factories in Thuringia supplied huge volumes of decorative figurines to Britain and America. Many households displayed similar romantic couples in glass-fronted cabinets as symbols of refinement and continental taste.
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