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A stunning, collector-grade 13-piece antique European porcelain cabinet and dessert service. Produced during the Late Victorian / Edwardian era (circa 1895–1905), this set was manufactured in the historic Austro-Bohemian porcelain region.
The set features a striking, deep emerald green and rich teal border motif adorned with intricate, heavily raised gold filigree, scrolls, and scalloped rims. The center of each plate showcases beautifully detailed classical mythological transfer scenes in the coveted "Royal Vienna" style.
The set is perfectly balanced for a formal table setting or a grand cabinet display, consisting of a large master charger and twelve dessert plates divided into four repeating narrative trios.
Set Composition & Measurements:
- 1 x Master Charger Platter: Measures 12 ½ inches in diameter. Features a central scene of Bacchus and Ariadne in the Grotto. Stamped with the green underglaze Imperial Crown China (Bawo & Dotter) export mark and an incised factory mold number 69.
- 12 x Cabinet / Dessert Plates: Each measures 21 CM (8 ¼ inches) in diameter. Marked with the black overglaze Vienna Austria Double-Shield & Crown (P.H. Leonard) mark, the classic Vienna Beehive (Bindenschild) stamp, and incised factory mold numbers 1400 / 21 CM.
The 4 Mythological Scene Trios (3 Plates of Each Scene):
- The Three Graces: A beautiful pastoral scene depicting the three classical maidens of charm and beauty under a tree.
- Mars & Venus: The Roman god of war in classical armor standing beside the goddess of love, accompanied by winged Cupids.
- Rebecca at the Well / Classical Offering: A narrative scene showing a gathering and ritual offering by a stone well.
- Bacchus & Ariadne: The god of wine and theater lounging in a grotto with a nymph presenting a basket of fresh harvest fruits.
Provenance Note:The reverse of the master charger bears an authentic, handwritten inventory label from the prestigious A.B. Levy's sale Gallery of Palm Beach, Florida (Inventory/Lot #1796-027). This gallery is renowned for handling elite estate collections of fine art and luxury 19th-century European porcelain, adding excellent market credibility and heritage to this set.
The plate set is in pristine antique condition. This set has been meticulously cared for and displays beautifully.
- No chips, cracks, fleabites, or structural repairs.
- No spiderweb crazing or hairline fractures.
- The porcelain rings clear when tapped.
- The heavy gold gilt overlay remains remarkably bright, crisp, and intact with only the most negligible, expected micro-wear consistent with age
