Kpm Berlin, 19th Century — Important Hexagonal Porcelain Tray With Floral Decoration

KPM BERLIN
(Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Berlin)
Important hexagonal display tray or polygonal, trapezoidal-shaped silent butler in glazed porcelain.
The well decorated with polychrome bouquets of natural flowers (Deutsche Blumen) and small flying insects on a white ground, centred by an openwork gilt medallion of scrolling foliage. The inner border is ornamented with a frieze of gilt foliate scrolls on a white ground, while the rim is edged with a broad cobalt-blue band featuring a Greek-key pattern in gilt.
Germany, Berlin. Nineteenth century.
Dimensions: H_27 cm W_31 cm
Very good condition.

A precious testimony to the Neoclassical taste of the Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Berlin, this tray is distinguished by the quality of its hand-painted decoration and the elegance of its cobalt-blue rim, enhanced with a perfectly regular gilt Greek-key pattern. KPM Berlin, founded in 1763 by Frederick the Great, is particularly recognised for the refinement of its porcelain, hand-painted decoration and characteristic cobalt-blue sceptre mark.