Sevres Porcelain Double Confiturier with Pine Cone Finials

A Sevres porcelain double confiturier, first half 19th century,…
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A Sevres porcelain double confiturier, first half 19th century, the oval stand with a pair of fluted handles supporting the integral urn shaped pots each with a pine cone finial cover, decorated in dark blue and gilt with bands of flowers, enamelled 'Sevres' to base, height 13 cm

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  • Cone - A popular decorative motif based on the shape of the pine cone, and used in silver ceramics and furniture. Because of its shape it is most suitable for use as a finial.
  • Finial - An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items, such as spoons, they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.

    Finials have a variety of shapes and forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.

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