Vintage Dresden Germany Porcelain Tea Caddy Fruits Dragonfly Beehive Mark [7406]

Vintage Dresden Germany Porcelain Tea Caddy Fruits Dragonfly Beehive Mark [7406]

A rare and enchanting piece of German porcelain artistry, this Dresden tea caddy captivates with its exquisitely painted naturalistic panels — each facet of the octagonal body telling a different story from the garden and woodland: clusters of jewel-red currants, blush-pink gooseberries with forget-me-nots, a luminous still life of apple, pear, blackberries, and chestnut, and ethereal vignettes of a dragonfly and a woodland mushroom. The stepped collar neck with its double gold ring bands speaks to the refined craftsmanship of 19th-century Dresden. A true collector's treasure for the serious porcelain enthusiast.

• Maker: Dresden, Germany — confirmed blue beehive/shield backstamp + "E.H." decorator initials
• Item: Porcelain Tea Caddy / Tea Canister (no lid)
• Form: Octagonal/hexagonal faceted body with scalloped shoulder edges; stepped cylindrical collar neck
• Panels: Red currant berries; pink gooseberries & forget-me-nots; apple, pear, blackberry & chestnut still life; dragonfly vignette; mushroom vignette
• Gold: Fine gold line borders at base, shoulder, and double collar rings
• Backstamp: Blue beehive mark with "E.H." decorator initials in black
• Note: No lid present — listed as lidless
• Condition: Used/Vintage — WEAR on gold collar rings and shoulder border consistent with age

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