Antique Jugendstil Max Dannhorn attributed ceramic tray coral black ivory IMG_0354
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A striking antique Jugendstil ceramic tray with a warm coral border, crisp black medallions and a delicate central rosette. Set in a silver-toned metal frame, its graphic ornament bridges Art Nouveau and the emerging Art Deco aesthetic.

Dating to the early 20th century, this German-style decorative tray is attributed by comparison to Max Dannhorn and Villeroy & Boch. The green number 1555 on its underside is a model or decor reference, not a maker's signature.

Maker / Designer: Max Dannhorn / Villeroy & Boch (attributed)
Place of Origin: Germany (attributed)
Colour: Coral, Black, Ivory, Silver
Condition: Good antique condition. Light marks and wear to the ceramic decoration; age-related scratches, patina and tarnishing to the silver-toned metal rim. Please refer to all photographs.
Period: c. 1900–1920
Materials: Ceramic, Silver-toned metal
Dimensions: Ø 28 cm × H 2 cm (11 × 0.8 in) · 982 g
Attribution: Attributed to Max Dannhorn and Villeroy & Boch based on comparable German Jugendstil trays. The green number 1555 on the underside is a model or decor reference, not a confirmed factory signature.
Description

A striking antique Jugendstil ceramic tray with a warm coral border, crisp black medallions and a delicate central rosette. Set in a silver-toned metal frame, its graphic ornament bridges Art Nouveau and the emerging Art Deco aesthetic.

Dating to the early 20th century, this German-style decorative tray is attributed by comparison to Max Dannhorn and Villeroy & Boch. The green number 1555 on its underside is a model or decor reference, not a maker's signature.

Details

Maker / Designer: Max Dannhorn / Villeroy & Boch (attributed)

Period: c. 1900–1920

Place of Origin: Germany (attributed)

Materials: Ceramic, Silver-toned metal

Colour: Coral, Black, Ivory, Silver

Dimensions: Ø 28 cm × H 2 cm (11 × 0.8 in) · 982 g

Condition: Good antique condition. Light marks and wear to the ceramic decoration; age-related scratches, patina and tarnishing to the silver-toned metal rim. Please refer to all photographs.

Attribution: Attributed to Max Dannhorn and Villeroy & Boch based on comparable German Jugendstil trays. The green number 1555 on the underside is a model or decor reference, not a confirmed factory signature.

Maker & History
Max Dannhorn's Nuremberg metalware workshop is associated with Jugendstil decorative pieces pairing metal mounts and ceramic inserts. Similar trays have been linked to Villeroy & Boch; without a maker's mark on this example, its attribution remains comparative rather than certain.
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Why we love it

Sourced by Marina

The coral border and black geometric medallions give this century-old piece a surprisingly contemporary presence. I love the contrast between its graphic ceramic centre and timeworn metal frame.

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