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Late 19th C. Porcelain Vanity Dish w/ Mustache Dividers Pink and Green Greek Key
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Late 19th Century Porcelain Three-Compartment Dish with Mustache Dividers: Decorative Vanity or Shaving Dish with Greek Key Motif
A rare and exceptionally beautiful late 19th century porcelain compartment dish, this piece captures both functional ingenuity and decorative excellence. Designed with three divided sections separated by distinctive mustache-shaped porcelain partitions, it likely served as a vanity shaving dish or grooming accessory, a form seen in European and English porcelain shaving sets of the period.
The exterior is most striking for its vibrant rose pink glaze, richly accented with a continuous Greek key scroll pattern executed in kelly green, black, and gold, a combination that evokes high Victorian decorative sensibilities. The bright, saturated palette and finely rendered geometric motif make this dish an eye-catching piece for collections of antique porcelain, Victorian decorative arts, and European ceramics.
The interior surface is finished in a clean white glaze and remains free of heavy staining, attesting to careful use and preservation. The base of the dish is marked “172” and bears inscribed initials “OD” or “DD,” suggesting a workshop or decorator’s mark, though no formal maker’s stamp is present. Based on quality of porcelain, glaze, and painting, the piece likely originates from an English or continental European porcelain maker active in the late 1800s.
Condition is very good for age: the interior glaze shows fine crazing consistent with 19th century porcelain, and there is gentle wear to the pink glaze and corners commensurate with age and use. There are no chips or cracks, and the painted decoration remains bold and lustrous.
This unique dish would make a stunning organizer for desk accessories, a catchall for jewelry or precious objects, or a centerpiece for a dressing table or shelf. Its unusual form, rich color palette, and decorative flair make it a standout in categories such as Victorian porcelain, decorative shaving accessories, and antique desk or vanity collectibles.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.57 in (3.99 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical Revival (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Porcelain,Glazed
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The interior glaze shows fine crazing consistent with 19th century porcelain, and there is gentle wear to the pink glaze and corners commensurate with age and use. There are no chips or cracks, and the painted decoration remains bold and lustrous.
- Seller Location:Red Lion, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10258248354672
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