Porcelain with white glaze, brass mounting
Germany, 1914
KPM - Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Berlin
Model number 2211 („Fruchtkorb von zwei Knaben getragen, dient auch als Leuchter und erhält alsdann statt der Schale eine Tülle”)
First accomplishment in 1865 by Julius Wilhelm Mantel (1820-1896)
Underglaze blue scepter mark after 1870, impressed mark of the embosser T and .O: for June 1914
Two-piece bolted construction
Round and finely sculptured base with triangular feet forming volutes at the tops
Two standing bacchant boys surrounding a column with bows and cloak in between them, the column capital over a laurel wreath is designed as a vase-shaped spout
Later electric mounting for two bulbs
Copy of KPM archive request from June 2014 enclosed
Height, including mount: 59.5 cm
Very good working condition
Elegant KPM design of a candle holder, which also makes impression as a lamp base

This tasteful porcelain lamp base, a product of the KPM Berlin, was manufactured in 1914 on the basis of the model 2211 by Julius Wilhelm Mantel (1820-1896) in 1865 (archive entry: ‘Fruchtkorb von zwei Knaben getragen, dient auch als Leuchter und erhält alsdann statt der Schale eine Tülle’; ‘Fruit basket carried by two boys, serves as a lamp and comes with a spout instead of a bowl’). Two bacchant boys, surrounding a column, with bows and a cloak between them, stand on a round and fine relief-like base with triangular feet forming volutes at the top. The column capital is designed as a vase-shaped spout. The electrical installation for the two bulbs is from a later period.

The underside bears the blue scepter mark after 1870 and the impressed mark of the embosser T and .O: for June 1914. The overall height, with the mount, is 59.5 cm. The lamp base is in very good condition, showing only minor wear. During a short time test, the lamp was functional (with no guarantee on long-term functionality).

Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin

The Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin is one of the oldest and most famous porcelain manufacturers in the world. It was founded by Frederick the Great in 1763, after there had already been several attempts to bring the production of the ‘white gold’ to Berlin. In 1871 the company moved to its current location near the Tiergarten. During the 19th century KMP was a leading manufacturer of porcelains with fine veduta painting. In addition to extravagantly painted vases a myriad of table sets and figurative porcelain has been produced over the years. To this today all porcelain is crafted almost entirely by hand and adorned with hand-painted decorations. The style-defining KPM designs can be found in the collections of many major museums.

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