This porcelain container was produced in Germany by a Dresden decorator in the late 19th century. We don't know the exact company because the name was carefully ground off. It may have been Thieme or Wolfsohn Dresden. The length of the egg is 9 inches and the height is 6 inches. The egg sits on a rococo style base. A wonderful bouquet of vibrant flowers is hand painted on the lid of the box. The style of painting is very reminiscent of Meissen. There are sprays of flowers painted on the lower portion of the egg as well. The rims of the box have lacy, hand painted gold trim. There is a minor restoration to the inner rim of the lid. During manufacture of this piece, a bubble in the glaze popped leaving a tiny nick on the rim of the bottom half. Neither of these minor flaws affect the appearance or use of the box. It is an unusual and highly decorative piece in good condition.

This vase was produced in Dresden Germany by Franziska Hirsch in the late l9th century. The vase measures 11 3/4 inches high and the base has a diameter of 5 inches. The shape of this vase is most unusual in that it is a tree trunk. The flower decoration, done in the Meissen style, is vividly hand painted. The gilding is also hand painted. This is a marvelous and unusual vase with great decorative possibilities. It is in excellent condition.

This vase was produced in Dresden Germany by Franziska Hirsch in the late 19th century. The vase measures 17 inches high and the diameter of the base is 5 1/2 inches. The porcelain imitates the shape of a tree trunk. There is vivid hand painted flowers in Meissen style decorating the vase. All of the gilding is done by hand. This vase is a conversation piece. Imagine it filled with a dozen long stemmed roses. This vase is in excellent condition.

This tobacco jar was produced in Germany in the 1880’s. There are no markings to identify the specific factory it came from, but from the quality of the workmanship we are certain that it came from Germany. The jar is 4 ½ inches high and about 4 inches wide. The jar depicts a black boy smoking a pipe. The modeling of the jar is in high relief with excellent details. He is hand painted in rich colors. There are a few very minor specks of paint missing in his hair. Other than that, this tobacco jar is in excellent condition.

This porcelain vase was produced in Germany by Rosenthal in 1914. It is 6 inches high. The vase is made of very fine hard paste porcelain. The neck of the vase is reticulated. It is signed W. Weld. The hand painted decoration is in the art nouveau style. It bears some similarity to work done by KPM. Vividly hand painted asters, foliage, and berries surround the vase. It is a strikingly beautiful cabinet piece in excellent condition.

This porcelain vase was produced in Germany by Rosenthal between 1895 and 1906. It is 8 inches high. The vase is made of fine hard paste porcelain. The neck of the vase is reticulated. It is hand painted with roses and foliage in soft colors. You might mistake it to be Royal Copenhagen from its similarities. The design is pure and natural which was a principle of the art nouveau style. Condition: Excellent

This group of baby birds on a branch was made in Germany by Rosenthal in the 1950’s. It is 4 ½ inches high and 6 inches long. It is signed by the artist H. Himmelstoss. The modeling of this group is very fine. It is expertly hand painted. The sleepy baby sparrows are huddled together and dozing off. They are cute and fat and contented. This group of baby birds is in excellent condition.

This angel fish figurine was produced in Germany by Rosenthal in the mid 20th century. It is 7 ¾ inches high and 5 inches wide. The modeling is exquisitely detailed with protruding fins and delicate sea weed. He is painted in shade of blue with white highlights. There are accents of gilding hand painted on the figurine. He is a wonderful fantasy fish. This figurine is in excellent condition.

This porcelain cat was produced in Germany by Hutschenreuther in the 1950s. It is 5 inches high and 6 1/4 inches long. It is nicely modeled and hand painted. The cat almost looks like he is smiling. It is a cat with character and a great find for a cat collector. Condition: Excellent

I have the most wonderful little porcelain garden of place card holders I have ever seen. All the flowers are spring-summer blooms of different varieties. They were made by Carl Thieme, Potschappel Dresden c. 1900. They measure approximately 2 1/4 inches long and 2 inches high, although they may vary slightly from flower to flower. They are all hand made in the fashion of Meissen. All are perfect. They were lovingly stored in a partitioned box with cotton for decades. It’s the perfect time to bring a spring garden to your table. Condition: Excellent

This set of 6 porcelain dessert plates was produced in Germany by KPM Royal Berlin in 1918. The black cross denotes this specific year. The plates have a diameter of 8 3/4 inches. They have a reticulated border with rococo style rims. Each plate has a delicate spray of exquisitely hand painted flowers in shades of rose, green and gray. The borders and rims of these plates are accented with mint green and rose. The brush strokes look like tiny feathers. All of the plates are different. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain pitcher was produced in Germany by Meissen in the 1890s. It has the crossed swords mark under glaze and is first quality. The pitcher measures 5 1/2 inches high at the handle and 6 inches across from spout to handle. The ground color is a deep, rich cobalt blue. There are two reserves that are framed with elaborate gilding. On the front is a charming scene of lovers in a garden landscape. The painting is superb and is the standard that the world of porcelain manufacturers aspire to. You can see the expressions on their faces and the details in their costume. The opposite side has a spray of realistic flowers in vibrant colors. The handle of the pitcher is in the shape of a branch with attached leaves. There is lacy gold trim inside the rim of the pitcher. Gilded decoration is found all around and there is rich gilding on the rim and foot. It is amazing to think how much effort and artistry went into the making of this pitcher. It is a lovely work of art. Condition: Excellent, first quality.

This pair of porcelain baskets was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the 1890s. They measure 10 inches long, 8 inches wide and 3 inches deep. They are made of fine, white, hard paste porcelain that is pierced or reticulated. The rims have molded pearl beading. There are beautifully hand painted floral sprays in the center of the bowl and in medallions on the sides. All of the reticulated designs are outlined in gold, inside and out. This porcelain of delicate beauty will never go out of style. You may purchase one of these baskets or the pair if you choose. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain ewer was produced in Germany by Edelstein in the 1950’s. It is 10 inches high. The porcelain ground is black with a high glaze. The silver overlay is marked 1,000 pure. The black silhouette overlaid with silver creates a most striking and attractive effect. This ewer is in excellent condition.

This porcelain box with lid was produced in Germany by Rosenthal in the mid 1940s. It has a diameter of 4 3/4 inches and is 2 inches high including the lid. The box has a brown matte finish that shades from light to dark. There are large stylized flowers and ferns with gilded accents. They seem to float as if they were under water. The porcelain interior of the box has an ivory hue. There is a wide shiny gold band around the lid. Condition: Excellent