Antique Hand Painted Nippon Celery Dish Black Gold Grapes Porcelain c1900
$ 19.01
Description
Antique Hand Painted Nippon Celery Dish Black Gold Grapes Porcelain c1900. During this period, Japanese porcelain exported to the United States was marked “Nippon.”. This piece bears the classic red “Hand Painted Nippon” wreath backstamp, confirming its manufacture before 1921. • Authentic pre-1921 Hand Painted Nippon porcelain• Classic elongated celery / relish server with integrated handles • Decorated with black enamel grape clusters & vine leaves• Detailed hand-outlined gold accents and multiple gold bands • Elegant molded rim — not a flat platter • Fine white porcelain body with smooth glossy glaze • Traditional Edwardian formal dining tableware form• Perfect for olives, celery, pickles, bread, or decorative display • Lovely addition to antique, cottage, or grandmillennial décor Mockup of dish in a dining setting included in photos. Condition Very good antique condition. No chips. No cracks. No repairs. Light, age-appropriate wear to gold trim. Minor manufacturing irregularities typical of hand-painted porcelain. Displays beautifully. Very good antique condition. • No chips• No cracks• No repairs• Light, age-appropriate wear to gold trim• Minor manufacturing irregularities typical of hand-painted porcelain Displays beautifully. Offered is a genuine early 20th century Hand Painted Nippon porcelain celery dish, produced in Japan for export to the American market between 1891 and 1921. During this period, Japanese porcelain exported to the United States was marked “Nippon.” This piece bears the classic red “Hand Painted Nippon” wreath backstamp, confirming its manufacture before 1921. While the specific decorating studio is not identified (typical for many Nippon export pieces), the mark verifies its authenticity and period. The dish features the traditional elongated form with integrated handles at each end, a shape designed for celery, relishes, olives, or small breads on formal dining tables of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The border is richly decorated with black enamel grape clusters and vine leaves, accented with delicate gold outlining and heavy gold banding. The motif reflects the refined, nature-inspired aesthetic popular in the Art Nouveau-influenced dining period. The porcelain body is fine and smooth, with a glossy glaze and beautifully molded rim that adds dimension beyond a simple platter. Equally suited for table use or display, it is a charming survivor of turn-of-the-century dining culture. Nippon porcelain, hand painted Nippon, antique celery dish, Edwardian tableware, grape pattern china, gold trim porcelain, vintage relish tray, Art Nouveau tableware, antique Japanese porcelain, grandmillennial decor
