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Being offered on this auction is
beautiful ashtray made by Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur Augarten, Austria.
This is Augarten model number 663. It is of magnificent Rococo diamond
scalloped
shape. Tray is of blank white background decorated with traditional hand
painted ‘Maria Theresia’ décor. It features expressive large Green
Rose outlined with black strokes and matching scattered green flowers.
Ashtray is trimmed with gold bands. Looks splendid. Maria Theresia was
created for Imperial dinner service in 18th Century. Black ink
drawing covered with the green was at the time a remarkable innovation.
This pattern has become the best known and most popular of the Augarten
manufacture. Tray on this auction is marked on the backside with standard
blue behave production mark. Other marking is ‘Wien’ in blue and ‘Augarten
Wien Austria’ printed in red as well as model and décor numbers 663, 5098
and 90 written in black on the backside. We do not know the name of the
artist who designed this tray.
Ashtray measures about 4 ½” x 3 ¾”
and ¾” deep. Condition is very good with no cracks or chips found. Colors
are bright and vibrant. Gold has no wear. This porcelain is thick and
heavy. Please take a look at he pictures to find out more about this item.
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