King Wilhelm I of Württemberg - a large KPM vase, circa 1850

King Wilhelm I of Württemberg - a large KPM vase, circa 1850White glazed porcelain with matte cobalt blue ground and profuse gilding with etched details, in the form of an amphora with separate screw-mounted base, underglaze blue pfennig mark of the KPM, blue sceptre, and "KPM" imperial orb mark in red on-glaze on the bottom of the base. The obverse featuring a fine hand-painted polychrome half-length portrait of the king in uniform with medals and the orange sash of the Order of the Black Eagle. On the reverse the hand-painted coat of arms of the Royal House of Württemberg. On either side a gilt griffin richly molded in relief. Lid missing, small chippings here and there, signs of use and age. Overall height 60 cm. Early, superb, and aesthetically pleasing vase.Condition: II