Item: Set of 2 Crescent “Grätenschalen” Bone Dishes
Origin: Germany
Material: Porcelain with gold and floral decoration
Color: White with multicolor floral and gold accents
Size: Approx. 6.25” long
Condition: Excellent antique condition — light age wear and minor gold loss consistent with age. No chips, cracks, or repairs.

Description:
Elegant antique German porcelain crescent dishes, also known as “Grätenschalen” or fish bone dishes, traditionally used as side plates to hold fish bones or small trimmings during formal dining.

Each plate features delicate hand-applied floral transfers, gold scroll embellishments, and embossed borders. These moon-shaped dishes are both functional and decorative — perfect for antique table settings, trinket use, or display in a china cabinet.

Features:

• Authentic German porcelain, early 1900s style

• Raised embossed border with gilt accents

• “Grätenschalen” script and floral motif on each

• Crescent or moon-shaped form

• Approx. 6.25” long

• Sold as a matching set of 2

Please Note:

• Light surface wear and slight gold fading typical of age

• No chips, cracks, or crazing

• See all photos for close-up condition details