Beautiful antique Jugendstil serving tray dating from the early 20th century, featuring a cream ceramic insert decorated with a delicate dotted floral motif in cobalt blue and green. The ceramic insert is attributed to Villeroy & Boch and sits within an elegant silver-tone metal mount with two sculptural loop handles.

Maker / Designer: Villeroy & Boch (attributed)
Place of Origin: Germany
Colour: Cream, Blue, Green, Silver
Condition: Good antique condition with authentic signs of age and use to the ceramic insert and metal mount.
Period: Early 20th century
Materials: Ceramic, Metal
Dimensions: Ø 32.5 cm / Ø 12.8 in
Attribution: Ceramic insert attributed to Villeroy & Boch; the metal mount is consistent with trays associated with Max Dannhorn. No specific maker mark is claimed for the mount.
Description

Beautiful antique Jugendstil serving tray dating from the early 20th century, featuring a cream ceramic insert decorated with a delicate dotted floral motif in cobalt blue and green. The ceramic insert is attributed to Villeroy & Boch and sits within an elegant silver-tone metal mount with two sculptural loop handles.

Details

Maker / Designer: Villeroy & Boch (attributed)

Period: Early 20th century

Place of Origin: Germany

Materials: Ceramic, Metal

Colour: Cream, Blue, Green, Silver

Dimensions: Ø 32.5 cm / Ø 12.8 in

Condition: Good antique condition with authentic signs of age and use to the ceramic insert and metal mount.

Attribution: Ceramic insert attributed to Villeroy & Boch; the metal mount is consistent with trays associated with Max Dannhorn. No specific maker mark is claimed for the mount.

Maker & History
Villeroy & Boch is one of Europe’s historic ceramic manufacturers, with roots reaching back to the 18th century. Around the Jugendstil period, its ceramic production was frequently combined with contemporary metal mounts and serving pieces, creating objects at the intersection of tableware and decorative design.
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Why we love it

Sourced by Valérie

I was immediately drawn to the delicacy of the decoration. I love the precision of the drawing and the quiet elegance it gives to the tray.