Antique Handpainted Porcelain Fruit Bowl with Pear Motif by Oscar Schaller & Co circa 1882-1909 art class We could write a book

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between 1912 and the 1930s

Published in 1931

A Christmas gift inscription is written in pen on the inside front cover dated 1969

Antique Handpainted Porcelain Fruit Bowl with Pear Motif by Oscar Schaller & Co circa 1882-1909 art class We could write a book{HISTORY} On the victorian table in the 19th century, every type of food was beautifully displayed on a dish made specficially for that one menu item. Mustard had its petite mustard pot, celery had its unique, oblong dish, bones had a crescent style holder, butter pats were served in little ceramic squares, salt in miniature bowls, etc., Not to miss out on the fun, fruit had its own bowl too. A big server ideally suited for pears and other orchard