German Porcelain Reticulated Trinket or Candy Dish
A charming antique German porcelain dish, beautifully detailed with an 18th-century pastoral scene of a Victorian-era couple in a garden or farming landscape, surrounded by sheep. The oval bowl features an intricately reticulated (pierced) rim, dual handles, and hand-applied gilt accents along the edge and inner border. The underside bears a “Germany 225” mark, suggesting early-20th-century export manufacture.
An elegant decorative accent suitable for display or use as a trinket, candy, or vanity dish—a fine example of German porcelain artistry.
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Origin: Germany, early 1900s
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Material: Porcelain
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Design: Romantic courting couple in landscape with sheep
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Features: Reticulated rim, gilt trim, and openwork handles
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Dimensions: 9.50 in long x 6.00 in wide x 2.00 in high
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Weight: 10 oz
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Markings: “Germany 225” (green underglaze)
Condition: Excellent antique condition with minimal wear to gilt and light age toning appropriate for its era. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The transfer scene remains crisp and vividly colored.
This bowl was acquired from a collector's estate sale in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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