Antique German Bisque Figurine – Novelty Babies on Chamber Pot / Potty
An authentic late 19th- to early 20th-century antique German bisque novelty porcelain figurine.
This charming piece depicts two toddlers seated back-to-back on a shared chamber pot vessel, one Black child and one white child, each modeled in nightshirts and sleep bonnets accented with pastel blue enamel and delicate gilt trim. Figurines of this genre were popular novelty conversation pieces produced in Thuringia, Germany.
Height: 3 1/4 inches
Base Width: 2 3/4 inches
Depth: 1 3/4 inches
Origin: Germany (circa 1890–1915)
Material: Fine unglazed bisque porcelain
Packaging: Carefully packed in a sturdy box with extensive bubble wrapping to ensure safe arrival.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Very Good Antique Condition with no major breaks, cracks, or structural restorations observed.
Limbs & Digits: Fingers, toes, and protruding feet on both figures appear complete and intact, which is uncommon for delicate antique bisque of this scale.
Paint & Gilding: Original cold-painted matte pigments remain well-preserved with minor age-appropriate surface rubbing and light thinning along high-contact points (such as the knees and cheeks). The gold luster trim on the hats shows light antique wear.
Porcelain Body: The bisque is structurally sound with an open, hollow underside rim typical of late 19th-century German mold casting. Light shelf dust/soiling in crevices consistent with age and storage.
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