130-year-old Villeroy&boch masterpiece
Production: Villeroy&boch, Mettlach, Germany.
Period: Late 19th century (circa 1885-1895). The "Mercury" stamp and the impressed artisan number "63" confirm its late Victorian era origin.
Pattern: "YEDDO" a magnificent Oriental-style design featuring blooming cherry blossoms.
Condition: A collector's dream. The beautiful deep crazing and two fine age cracks are a "passport of time, " emphasizing its 130-year history and adding unique character.
Size: 30 cm.
History: The Mettlach factory was the most prestigious branch of the Villeroy&Boch empire. This piece, with its intricate scrolls and floral motifs, perfectly captures the 19th-century European fascination with Eastern aesthetics.