Austrian # 4011
Set of four porcelain oyster plate by Marx Gutherz of Austria. The plate is square in shape and features six wells, decorated in pink, with floral design in each of the corners, and scalloped edges. The wells and edge of the plate are gold trimmed. It measures 9" across. Other than some wear to the gold trim, the plate is in excellent condition. It is marked on the back with the circular blue back stamp of Marx Gutherz Carlsbad, and dates to Circa 1900.
$ 1,600 Retail
CREATOR: Marx Gutherz Co. (Maker)
OF THE PERIOD: Art Nouveau
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Austria
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Circa 1900
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Hand-Painted Gold Leaf, Polychromed Porcelain
CONDITION: Excellent
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use
HEIGHT: 1.5 in. (4 cm)
WIDTH: 9 in. (23 cm)
DEPTH: 9 in. (23 cm)
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Reference Number: # 4011