ROSENTHAL CHINA CAMEO PATTERN PERSEUS GLOVE BOX LID 15\" GREEK GOD MONBIJOU


ROSENTHAL CHINA CAMEO PATTERN PERSEUS GLOVE BOX LID 15\

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ROSENTHAL CHINA CAMEO PATTERN PERSEUS GLOVE BOX LID 15\" GREEK GOD MONBIJOU:
$295.00


Beautiful glove box lid from the Rosenthal Cameo line. Late 1800\'s or early 1900\'s. The lid is in lovely, soft colors with an off-white background accented by lavender cameo and purple leaves. The cameo features the Greek God Perseus and is outlined in raised gold circular banding. Perseus is known in Greek Mythology to be the slayer of Medusa. Wings on Perseus\' head were given to him by another Greek god to speed him on his way.
The following 1898 advertisement speaks more to the Rosenthal Cameo Line:
\"One of the most attractive effects introduced this season in the many varieties of Rosenthal Pottery is to be found on a line called Cameo ware. The effect is exceedingly rich yet decidedly simple in construction, and is produced by the use of lavender medallions of mythological heads on a pure cream body color. The medallions are surrounded by a thin circle of gold surmounted by a crown . . . \" The Jewelers\' Circular & Horological Review. Vol 36, pg 45. April 27, 1898.
The lid measures 15\"is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs.
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ROSENTHAL CHINA CAMEO PATTERN PERSEUS GLOVE BOX LID 15\" GREEK GOD MONBIJOU:
$295.00

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