- Tags Marks Hallmarks:
- Unmarked
- Pattern:
- White blossoms & calla lilies
- Material:
- Porcelain
- Type or Style:
- Set of 5 Berry Bowls
- Circa:
- Late 19th to early 20th century
- Item Height:
- 5 in
- Item Width:
- 1 1/2 in
- Condition Notes:
- Very good antique condition
Beautiful antique German porcelain berry bowls, sold as a set of 5 matching pieces. Each bowl is delicately hand painted with floral motifs, featuring blossoms in soft green, white, and yellow tones, accented with scalloped edges and gold trim. The porcelain is lightweight yet finely crafted, typical of late 19th to early 20th century German decorative tableware.
-
Set of 5 bowls
-
Hand-painted floral designs (two patterns: white blossoms & calla lilies)
-
Scalloped edges with gold trim
-
Approx. size: 5" diameter (each)
-
Condition: Very good antique condition, minor wear to gold trim consistent with age
Perfect for display, serving berries or desserts, or adding to a fine porcelain collection.
During the late 19th and early 20th century, Germany became one of the leading producers of high-quality porcelain, rivaling French Limoges and English Staffordshire. Factories in regions like Thuringia and Bavaria exported vast quantities of fine porcelain to both Europe and America.
These hand-painted berry bowls reflect the Art Nouveau aesthetic popular around 1890–1915, with naturalistic floral motifs and delicate pastel colors. The scalloped rims with gilt trim were a signature style of German makers who sought to balance artistry with practical tableware.
Because pieces were often decorator-marked simply "Germany" for export, it can be difficult to trace the exact maker, but the fine quality and hand-painted detail point to respected workshops catering to the American and English markets. Sets like this were typically sold as part of dessert services, and today they are prized by collectors of antique European porcelain for their charm, craftsmanship, and historic value.
