Decorated bowl
Red bowl with wide flat bottom and scalloped edges adorned with flowers, leaves and abstract birds on the inside. Outside has flowers and leaves on gold vines. Underside is white with a mysterious makers mark. Appears to have been expertly repaired. Would like to know about the makers mark
Circumference about 29.5" on top. Height 3". Diameter 9.5".
Inherited
Yes
Hi Sara,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This is the underglaze blue shield or beehive mark for the Vienna Porcelain Bindenschild, and was probably made in the late 18th or early 19th Century.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Vienna porcelain enamel glazed bowl
made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1750-1775
Of circular lobed section with scalloped rim, the interior decorated with stylized foliate decoration on a red ground, the exterior decorated with stylized foliate decoration on a red ground. The white-glazed underside marked with a blue underglaze beehive or shield mark.
3 inches tall, 9 1/2 inches diameter
CONDITION: with what appears to be old repairs across the bottom
PROVENANCE: inherited
$250-350*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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