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Beautiful vintage hand-painted enamel-on-copper decorative dish featuring a colorful butterfly surrounded by stylized flowers and foliage on a rich green enamel ground.
The front of the copper dish is covered with a glossy green enamel-like surface, with the butterfly, flowers, leaves, and decorative details applied over the green background. The design is highlighted with extensive gold-tone scrolling, stems, dots, and outlining, giving the piece a striking jewel-like appearance.
The central butterfly is painted in warm orange and amber tones, complemented by red, pink, and green floral decoration. The hand-applied nature of the design gives the piece attractive variations in color, line, and texture.
The reverse is exposed copper and shows natural patina, oxidation, scratches, spotting, and surface wear consistent with age and previous use. The copper rim remains visible around the edge, providing a nice contrast to the deep green decorated surface.
No visible maker’s mark or signature has been found. Because the exact maker and country of origin have not been confirmed, this piece is being offered as an unsigned vintage enamel-decorated copper dish rather than attributed to a particular artist or manufacturer.
Details:
* Material: Copper with enamel / painted decoration
* Main color: Green
* Motif: Butterfly, flowers, foliage
* Accents: Gold-tone decorative detailing
* Shape: Round
* Approx. diameter: 5.25 in
* Weight: 2.4 oz / approx. 68 g
* Maker: Unknown / Unmarked
* Country of origin: Unknown
* Signed: No visible signature
* Vintage decorative collectible
Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-related surface wear. The front shows scattered marks, light scratches, variations in the green surface, and some wear to the painted and gold-tone decoration. The exposed copper underside has noticeable patina, oxidation, scratches, discoloration, and spotting from age and use. These characteristics are part of the piece’s vintage appearance.
Please examine all photographs carefully, including the close-up images and underside, as they are an important part of the condition description and show the actual item you will receive.
A charming decorative piece for collectors of vintage copper, enamelware, butterfly décor, floral art, and mid-century decorative objects, and an attractive size for display on a shelf, table, cabinet, or small collection.
Note: Exact maker, age, and country of origin have not been verified; no attribution is being made beyond the materials and decorative characteristics visible on the piece.
