Antique Carlsbad Austria Chocolate Pot Courting Scenes 40 Oz Gilt Transferware

Elegant Carlsbad Austria porcelain chocolate pot with lid from the Late Victorian / Early Edwardian era (c. 1895 – 1905), richly embossed with rococo scrollwork, delicate gilt, and two romantic Fragonard-style courting scenes. ~ Era: c. 1895 – 1905 (Late Victorian to Early Edwardian, Austro-Hungarian Empire) ~ Maker / Mark: Shield cartouche stamped “Carlsbad / China / Austria” in red (export mark used 1891–1918 for U.S. trade) ~ Form: Tall lidded chocolate pot with ornate handle and domed finial lid ~ Design Details: Embossed rococo floral and scroll motifs with hand-applied gilt; two different Fragonard courting-scene transfers ~ Capacity: ≈ 40 fl oz liquid (measured) ~ Size: 10" tall (with lid) × 7" wide (handle to spout) × 5" deep ~ Lid: Original, excellent condition, perfect fit ~ Condition: Superb for age—two pin-head nicks on spout lip (photo #5), minor gilt wear; no cracks, hairlines, or repairs ~ Use / Display: Ideal for Victorian parlor service, tea-room décor, romantic bridal display, or collector cabinet During the Late Victorian and Early Edwardian eras, Carlsbad’s porcelain houses embraced rococo revival style, combining romantic Fragonard-inspired courting scenes with high-relief scrollwork and gold trim. Such pieces were popular in parlors that elevated hot-chocolate service to an art form. This pot’s crisp moldwork, intact lid, and luminous glaze make it an outstanding survivor of that refined age.