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25th May 2016Lot 154: The pot is not made by the Höchster-Porzellanmanufaktur, it bears an imitation mark and is from the 19th century.

Porcelain, purple camaieu painting, accentuated in gold, pear wood, brass
Germany, late 18th century
Höchst Porcelain Manufactory, established in 1746
Unglazed stand with golden wheel mark
Cylindric body with accented shoulder, long spout and wooden handle
Circular flat lid with screwed brass handle and hinged opening
The yellow-grounded wall with curved vignettes with harbor prospects and landscape sceneries
The shoulder and edge of the lid with floral motifs in purple
Height: 20.7 cm (incl. handle)
Good condition
The bittersweet cacao, imported from South America, was a precious luxury at the courts of Europe, and the coveted hot drink was served in luxurious, specially designed porcelain goods

Condition:

The chocolate pot is in good condition, with small traces of age. The mark was presumably added subsequently. The gold and purple painting are rubbed in places. The handle is slightly loosened. Residue of old labels can be found on the base. The total height of the pot measures 20.7 cm.

Höchst Porcelain Manufactory (est. 1746)

The Höchst Porcelain Manufactory was founded in 1746. It is the second oldest company after the Meissen manufactory in Germany and was under the privilege of the Elector of Mainz, Johann Carl von Ostein. Johann Heinrich Maas was the manager of the company, and Laurentius Russinger was the leading modeler. In 1766, Johann Peter Melchior became the model master of the manufactory. From 1792, the factory was shut down in consequence of the French Revolutionary Wars and the occupation of Mainz. In 1796 followed the official closure. In 1947, the company was re-established with a manufacturing plant in Frankfurt-Sossenheim. In 1965, the production was re-established a second time, establishing a production plant in Frankfurt Unterliederbach. Starting in 1977, the headquarters was located at the Dalberger house in Frankfurt-Höchst. Since 1996, the production has been located in the new Porzellanhof am Park in Frankfurt-Höchst, which is the new headquarters since 2002. (ala)

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