Antique Bisque Porcelain Salt and Pepper Shakers, Cherubs with Baskets, Germany c. 1900

A pair of early 20th-century salt and pepper containers, crafted in bisque porcelain with hand-painted polychrome details.

Historically, this manufacture originates from the Thuringia region in Germany, the heart of porcelain figure production during the late Victorian and Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) periods. The design features two cherubs or putti in dynamic poses beside stylized wicker baskets, an ornamental motif highly valued in European decorative porcelain at the turn of the century.

Details and Condition:
- Period: Circa 1900 (1890-1910)
- Technique: Molded bisque porcelain with hand-painted details.
- Dimensions: Height: 6.5 cm (2.56 inches); Set Width: 8 cm (3.15 inches).
- Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz).
- Material: Porcelain.
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. No cracks or restorations. Minor and natural wear to the paint layer consistent with historical use. Note: Original bottom stoppers are missing.

This set represents a high-value piece for collectors of German porcelain or for creating table settings with historical accuracy.