Butter dish

Antique Edwardian sardine box in hand-painted porcelain – Covered dish with fish handle – England circa 1900. Charming and rare antique Edwardian sardine box in porcelain, dating from the early 1900s. This delicate piece features a lid topped with a hand-painted sardine-shaped handle. The white and grey hard porcelain is decorated with colourful flowers, green garlands, and fine blue borders, offering an elegant and refined set typical of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Serve your sardines with elegance! Originally designed as a sardine box, this versatile piece can also be used as a butter dish, caviar service, jam pot, or fresh cheese platter. A true "heart-stopping" piece that will attract all eyes on a festive table or in a collection of antique tableware. ✨ Description. • Antique porcelain sardine box with original lid. • English manufacture circa 1900. • Hand-painted floral decoration. • Sardine-shaped handle. • Ribbed lid with central gilded medallion. • Base and lid adorned with raised floral decoration. • Late Victorian / early Edwardian style. • Rare and charming piece. Its whimsical and elegant aesthetic remains surprisingly contemporary and fits perfectly into classic, eclectic, Hollywood Regency, seaside, bohemian, or contemporary interiors. 📋 Details. • Style: Victorian / Edwardian. • Materials: Hand-painted artisan porcelain. • Origin: England. 📏 Dimensions. • Length: 14 cm. • Width: 10.5 cm. • Height with fish: 7.5 cm. • Height without fish: 4 cm. 📋 Condition. The lid and box are in very good vintage condition, with no chips or cracks. There are slight signs of age, small stains, and usage marks consistent with antiquity. All pieces are in generally good vintage condition with a lovely patina of time.