Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A delicate porcelain butter chip or pin dish featuring a hand-painted botanical illustration of blue wildflowers, finished with a hand-applied 24k gold rim. This piece is a tribute to the legendary 'Flora Danica' service, widely considered the most prestigious dinnerware in the world.
Story
In 1790, the King of Denmark ordered a massive porcelain set as a peace offering for Catherine the Great. Every flower was copied from an encyclopedia of Danish plants. This small dish carries that royal botanical legacy into the modern home.
Maker / Origin
While the original service was created by Royal Copenhagen, many high-end European studios produced 'botanical' series inspired by the 18th-century originals. These artists specialized in 'overglaze' painting, requiring multiple firings to achieve the subtle gradients in the blue petals.
Condition & Value
The porcelain appears bright with no visible chips or cracks. The gold rim shows very minor thinning, which is common for its age. Excellent condition generally preserves 100% of market value. Value depends heavily on the maker's mark on the underside.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.