{"product_id":"bohemian-porcelain-figures-water-carrier-pair-elbogen-circa-1880s","title":"Bohemian Porcelain Figures — Water Carrier Pair, Elbogen circa 1880s","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo barefoot figures frozen mid-step, each balancing a gilded jug aloft with effortless grace — this matched pair of Bohemian porcelain water carriers brings the charm and colour of late 19th century European figurative ceramics to any interior.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBJECT DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAn ideal pair for collectors of antique European porcelain, interior designers seeking decorative figurative objects with period character, or film and TV prop buyers requiring late Victorian or Edwardian domestic set dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA matched pair of hand-painted porcelain figures depicting a young girl and boy, each carrying a blue and gilt jug balanced overhead. Both figures are dressed in rustic pastoral costume — pink and blue garments with delicately painted floral motifs to the hem — and stand barefoot on naturalistic rocky bases. The painting is characteristic of Bohemian decorative porcelain production of the 1880s–1900s: warm flesh tones, rosy cheeks, gilt detailing to necklace and jug handles. Bear impressed and painted marks to the base consistent with the Elbogen (Loket) region of Bohemia, with impressed mould number 8044, painted decorator's number 60, and impressed factory mark to base. Minor production imperfections — surface lines from casting seams and slight glaze irregularities — are inherent characteristics of hand-finished porcelain of this period and not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative porcelain figurines, matched pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted porcelain with gilt detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian, Bohemian figurative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1880s–1900s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elbogen (Loket), Bohemia (now Czech Republic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to Elbogen factory — impressed mould number 8044, painted decorator's number 60, and impressed factory mark to base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching pastoral water carrier subjects, hand-painted floral costume decoration, gilt jug handles and necklace, naturalistic rocky bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e H approx. 20cm each (H approx. 7.9\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e In very good antique condition, consistent with age. No chips, no cracks, no repairs, no restoration. Minor casting seam lines and glaze irregularities are inherent production characteristics of hand-finished Bohemian porcelain of this period and do not impact the visual integrity or charm of the pieces. Both figures retain original gilding. Photographs form part of this description. Please review all images carefully as they document the pieces' condition in full detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCURATOR'S NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSelected as a pair because their symmetry is the point — girl and boy, mirror poses, matching costume. Individually they are charming; together they have the presence of a proper Victorian mantelpiece arrangement. The kind of pieces that stop people mid-conversation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the condition?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition. No chips, no cracks, no repairs. Minor casting lines and glaze irregularities are natural production characteristics of hand-finished Bohemian porcelain of this period. Original gilding intact on both figures. Photographs form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e H approx. 20cm each (H approx. 7.9\"). Sold as a matched pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do these pieces come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e Elbogen (Loket), Bohemia, circa 1880s–1900s. Impressed mould number 8044, painted decorator's number 60, and impressed factory mark to base, consistent with Elbogen porcelain production of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Fontaine London ships worldwide. DDP pricing — no surprise duties or taxes on delivery. Shipping calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for film or TV prop use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — period-accurate for late Victorian and Edwardian domestic interiors. Available for prop hire enquiries, please contact us directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is your returns policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-day returns for items not matching their description. Please review all photographs and condition report carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elbogen Porcelain, Bohemia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56694613246283,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/9736\/2251\/files\/DSC_0346.jpg?v=1772648311","url":"https:\/\/fontaine.london\/products\/bohemian-porcelain-figures-water-carrier-pair-elbogen-circa-1880s","provider":"fontaine london","version":"1.0","type":"link"}