The STAR Austria mark was used by multiple makers across the Austro-Hungarian Empire — what experts agree on is that anything bearing it predates 1918 and the Empire's dissolution, placing this plate firmly in the world of pre-war Austrian craftsmanship.
Large pink roses and delicate blue forget-me-nots bloom against a layered ground of deep green and teal, the porcelain itself embossed with swirls that catch the light along every inch of the surface. The ornate cut rim is a mark of quality far above the ordinary. Some paint loss is consistent with over a century of age and does not diminish the presence of the piece — if anything, it adds to its authenticity.
A beautiful antique for a collector of Austrian porcelain or Art Nouveau decorative arts, and a distinctive gift for anyone who loves old roses and old craftsmanship together.
Maker: STAR Austria (multiple makers — pre-1918 Austro-Hungarian Empire)
Technique: Hand painted pink roses and forget-me-nots
Ground: Layered green and teal
Finish: Embossed swirl body, ornate cut rim
Material: Fine porcelain
Dimensions: 8.75" diameter
Condition: Very good antique; some paint loss consistent with age
