{"product_id":"forget-me-not-gourd-form-porcelain-scent-bottle-meissen-or-dresden-c-1850","title":"Forget-me-not Gourd-Form Porcelain Scent Bottle, Meissen or Dresden, c.1850","description":"A rare antique porcelain perfume bottle in the shape of a gourd, richly decorated with applied floral vinery and painted garden insects. The delicate forget-me-not blossoms and creamy glaze with visible craquelure are closely associated with Meissen and Dresden porcelain production of the mid-19th century.                                                                                                                                       A recent visual analysis using AI-assisted tools suggests that the piece was made around 1850, with over 90% confidence pointing to the Meissen manufactory. A smaller probability (approximately 10%) remains for high-end Dresden workshops such as Carl Thieme (Potschappel), Richard Klemm, or Donath.                                                                                                   The underside bears a hand-painted mark \"SPF\", placed over a visibly erased original mark - most likely Meissen. This was a common 19th-century practice by dealers, restorers, or exporters seeking to obscure provenance or enhance rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Neck reattached with visible exterior crack. Small chip to stopper. Losses to applied flowers. One area of the lower body shows enamel loss and chipping to the applied decoration, exposing the underlying ceramic. This is consistent with age and fragility of such fine applied work .Otherwise good antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 18 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882530951498,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7040932339_rii6.jpg?v=1785897391","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/forget-me-not-gourd-form-porcelain-scent-bottle-meissen-or-dresden-c-1850","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}