Red bowl with wide flat bottom and scalloped edges adorned with flowers, leaves and abstract birds on the inside. Outside has flowers and leaves on gold vines. Underside is white with a mysterious makers mark. Appears to have been expertly repaired. Would like to know about the makers mark
Dimensions
Circumference about 29.5" on top. Height 3". Diameter 9.5".
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi Sara, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This is the underglaze blue shield or beehive mark for the Vienna Porcelain Bindenschild, and was probably made in the late 18th or early 19th Century. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique Vienna porcelain enamel glazed bowl made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1750-1775 Of circular lobed section with scalloped rim, the interior decorated with stylized foliate decoration on a red ground, the exterior decorated with stylized foliate decoration on a red ground. The white-glazed underside marked with a blue underglaze beehive or shield mark. 3 inches tall, 9 1/2 inches diameter CONDITION: with what appears to be old repairs across the bottom PROVENANCE: inherited $250-350* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
