Product code: Antique Old Paris Schneeballen Porcelain Trinket Jar w/ order Lid White Gold c. 1800s
HTF Old Paris Schneeballen Porcelain Trinket Jar circa 1780-1850. Dimensions: 2.5" tall w/o lid & 4.5" tall w/ lid, 3.75" dia., 15.9 oz. Minor chipping to some flowers & some gilt has worn off due to age. No cracks or chips to the jar or lid jar. Gorgeous! This Meissen-style porcelain decoration was pioneered in the 18th Century. Schneeballen (German for snowball) refers to the multiple spheres that decorate the surface of the porcelain and is easily identifiable by the extensively detailed flower blossoms. This trinket jar is decorated all over with tiny white mayflowers, interjected with gilt on the jar & lid. While this piece is not marked, it is most likely "Old Paris" as many of the Old Paris pieces were not marked, but white porcelain w/ gilt decoration is a hallmark of Old Paris. This is one of 3 pieces in this collection. Please let me know if you'd like to bundle! Please review all photos. Sold order as-is (stock #002-1) Shabby chic shell ornate floral feminine boudoir vanity.
HTF Old Paris Schneeballen Porcelain Trinket Jar circa 1780-1850. Dimensions: 2.5" tall w/o lid & 4.5" tall w/ lid, 3.75" dia., 15.9 oz. Minor chipping to some flowers & some gilt has worn off due to age. No cracks or chips to the jar or lid jar. Gorgeous! This Meissen-style porcelain decoration was pioneered in the 18th Century. Schneeballen (German for snowball) refers to the multiple spheres that decorate the surface of the porcelain and is easily identifiable by the extensively detailed flower blossoms. This trinket jar is decorated all over with tiny white mayflowers, interjected with gilt on the jar & lid. While this piece is not marked, it is most likely "Old Paris" as many of the Old Paris pieces were not marked, but white porcelain w/ gilt decoration is a hallmark of Old Paris. This is one of 3 pieces in this collection. Please let me know if you'd like to bundle! Please review all photos. Sold order as-is (stock #002-1) Shabby chic shell ornate floral feminine boudoir vanity.