Circa 1910 WMF Art Nouveau style pierced flower dish with butterflies and fruiting vines on both sides. Two handles in the form of entwined stems. Four stylised feet around the base. Lacking glass liner. Impressed maker''s marks under one foot ''WMF'', ''I/O'' (normal thickness of plating/gilding), and ''as'' (antique silver finish). Fair. One handle has broken away from the rim on both sides, the other handle has broken away on one side. Plating flaked from the handles and wing tips of the butterflies. Flower missing from handles. 12ins wide, 5ins high
Antique Porcelain & Pottery Misc. Antique Pottery
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