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Antique Victoria Carlsbad Austria Porcelain Reticulated Dresser/Vanity Tray~Rare

$ 20.32

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Model: Tray
  • Style: Victorian
  • Condition: Absolutely Gorgeous colors and details! In very good condition for age!
  • Object Type: Dresser Tray
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Brand: Carlsbad

    Description

    Antique Victoria Carlsbad Austria Porcelain Reticulated Dresser/Vanity Tray~
    RARE
    is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing. Colors are vibrant and item has been kept in a glass display case to preserve & protect. There is wear to the gold trim.  Please view all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
    ~This beautiful tray dates between 1891-1918~
    ~Maker--
    Victoria Carlsbad Austria--
    Antique c. 1891 OLDEST MARK for Schmidt & Co. Oval Mark with Angel registered No. 164 on August 20th, 1891 with the Chamber of Trade and Commerce in Eger by Schmidt & Co and is the oldest Mark used. Victoria over and Angel with Carlsbad under that and then Austria.
    ~Origin--
    The factory?s name is Porcelain Factory ?Victoria? Schmidt & Company, founded in 1883.
    The piece is marked Carlsbad, Austria. Carlsbad (sometimes spelled ?Karlsbad?) was a town located in Bohemia, which was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time the piece was made. After the end of World War I, Carlsbad became Karlovy Vary, Czechoslovakia (later Czech Republic).
    Carlsbad was the well-known center for Bohemian porcelain. Sometimes factories outside the city proper would use the place-name in its mark just for the association in the marketplace. The this Vanity Tray was actually made in Altrohlau, Bohemia (modern-day Stara Role, Czech Republic).
    ~Measurements-- 10 5/8" W x 7.5" L
    ~Features--
    Pierced Reticulated tray with beautiful hand painted detail in the flowers. Along the edges are raised swirled details & gold gilding--alot of which has worn off. This, however, emphasizes this exquisite trays age & value.
    Item has always been in a smoke free home.
    Packed with care and shipped within 24 Hrs of payment with USPS Priority Mail.
    Thank you for your business!!