{"title":"Dresden Cake Stands","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique and vintage Dresden porcelain cake stands and compotes, hand-painted with florals and gold gilt details.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carl-thieme-dresden-decorated-reticulated-compote-cake-stand-courting-couple","title":"Carl Thieme Dresden Decorated Reticulated Compote Cake Stand Courting Couple","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis exquisite reticulated porcelain compote \/ cake stand is a fine example of Dresden-decorated porcelain by Carl Thieme, one of the most respected Dresden decorating studios of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe piece features a delicately hand-painted courting couple scene in the Watteau tradition, surrounded by soft floral accents and richly applied raised gold gilding. The intricately pierced reticulated rim and pedestal base highlight the exceptional craftsmanship associated with Carl Thieme’s Dresden decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe underside bears the blue crossed swords with “T” mark, attributed to Carl Thieme, along with a red “Germany” export mark, dating the piece to approximately 1895–1915.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecorator: Carl Thieme, Dresden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrigin: Dresden-decorated porcelain, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eForm: Reticulated compote \/ cake stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecoration: Hand-painted courting couple, floral sprays, heavy gilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEra: Late 19th–early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiameter: approx.  6.5  inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eVery good antique condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Light wear to gilding consistent with age. Please review all photographs for close detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA beautiful and display-worthy example of Carl Thieme Dresden decoration, ideal for collectors of fine European porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePerfect as a centerpiece, dessert stand, or addition to any Dresden or Meissen-style porcelain collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eCondition: Very good antique condition with light age-appropriate wear. No chips, cracks, or repairs noted. The pedestal base has minor movement from a loose internal screw; the piece remains stable when displayed. See photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dresden Porcelain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42979684909117,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/9528\/7357\/files\/57_a62a24fc-99fe-47ec-a0e6-7eb479ed5b93.jpg?v=1770255605"}],"url":"https:\/\/collectivememories.shop\/collections\/dresden-cake-stands.oembed","provider":"Collective Memories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}