Meissen Style Porcelain Tray
This Tray resembles those of the 1850 trays produced by the company. Beautiful black with Butterfly design on face. I have not be able to find this color. I don't find the Meissen of any other on the back.
15 x 15
Thrift
Other
Maybe
Hi Floyd,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Victorian chocolate-glazed and painted porcelain two-handled tray
Continental, mid 19th Century
Of square section with molded scalloped rim with rocaille corners, the center vibrantly decorated with a floral spray with butterflies. Unmarked.
15 by 15 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, losses or repairs.
PROVENANCE: acquired at a thrift store
$125-175*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Hi Delia, The absence of marking is the issue. Multiple inspections and not successful. During my survey on online Meissen Trays led to light colors, where the mark or impressed letter/number was evident. First thought that the influence was Eastern. Thanks