Antique Moritz Zdekauer MZ Austria Floral Porcelain Bowl

Description

View Antique Moritz Zdekauer MZ Austria Floral Porcelain Bowl with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This mark belonged to theMoritz Zdekauer. Moritz Zdekauer (MZ Austria). painted in gold is the signature of the hobbyist or professional porcelain decorator who hand-painted the beautiful wild rose design on the front of the dish. The green backstamp at the top features a crown above a double-headed eagle with the initials M Z and the word AUSTRIA . This mark belonged to the Moritz Zdekauer porcelain factory located in Altrohlau, Bohemia (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now Stará Role in the Czech Republic). The factory frequently exported porcelain blanks to North America, where it was highly popular. [ The handwritten name "VAN VALEN" painted in gold is the signature of the hobbyist or professional porcelain decorator who hand-painted the beautiful wild rose design on the front of the dish. During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, it was a massive trend to purchase plain white porcelain "blanks" from European manufacturers and paint them at home or in local art studios.  Summary of the Dish Details Manufacturer: Moritz Zdekauer (MZ Austria) Production Era: 1884 – 1909 (This specific double-headed eagle mark was discontinued when the company changed ownership in 1909) Artist/Decorator: Signed Van Valen Pattern / Motif: Hand-painted floral Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware › Bowls. Brand: Moritz Zdekauer MZ Austria.

Antique

Yes

Pattern

Floral

Shape

Round

Occasion

All Occasions

Material

Porcelain

Set Includes

Bowl

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Moritz Zdekauer MZ Austria

Department

Adult

Type

Bowl

Care Instructions

Hand Wash Only

Era

Victorian (1837-1900)

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Theme

Flower

Features

Hand Painted

Time Period Manufactured

1850-1899

Production Style

Art Pottery

Production Technique

Pottery

Backstamp

Printed

Finish

Glossy

Country of Origin

Austria

Handmade

Yes