{"product_id":"antique-austrian-game-bird-porcelain-plates-pair","title":"Antique Austrian Game Bird Porcelain Plates, Pair","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome pair of antique Austrian porcelain game bird plates, each featuring a different finely rendered bird vignette surrounded by a delicate green leafy border. One depicts a partridge or quail-type game bird, while the companion plate features a long-billed marsh bird, likely a snipe or woodcock. The softly painted landscapes, scalloped edges, and restrained botanical detailing give the pair a wonderfully collected European sporting-house feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the late 19th to early 20th century, these plates are beautiful examples of Austrian decorative porcelain made during a period when game bird and sporting motifs were especially popular for both dining and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Please review all photographs closely for condition and details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plate measures approximately 9\" in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustria, circa 1890–1915.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAKER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker unknown; Austrian origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorcelain with transfer decoration and hand-applied color. Ready to hang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTYLING SUGGESTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay the pair on plate stands atop an antique chest, library bookcase, or hunt-inspired bar area, or hang them together as part of a collected sporting wall. Particularly beautiful styled with antique brass, leather-bound books, dark wood, horn, silver, or other equestrian and game-themed pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49165979123956,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/Game_Bird_Plates.png?v=1786805867","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/antique-austrian-game-bird-porcelain-plates-pair","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}