1800s MZ Austria Porcelain Hair Receiver Floral Decoration
$34.00
Add a charming piece of Victorian vanity history to your collection with this delicate porcelain hair receiver. This beautifully crafted piece features elegant pink floral garlands and soft scalloped edges typical of fine European porcelain from the turn of the century.
- Size: 2.5 inches in height by 4 inches wide (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: 1890s
- Style: Edwardian / Victorian
- Condition: Very good condition with some chipping on the inside rim of the lid and light wear on the gold edging
- Extra notes: Backmarked by the Moritz Zdekauer porcelain factory in Altrohlau, Austria
During the Victorian and Edwardian eras, hair receivers were a staple of a woman's dressing table, used to save discarded hair from brushes to later create historical hair art, jewelry, or custom pin cushions. This authentic Moritz Zdekauer piece captures the delicate craftsmanship of fine Austrian export porcelain made between 1891 and 1917, making it a wonderful addition to a vanity display.