Exceptional antique cache-pot / planter by Villeroy & Boch (Mettlach),

Exceptional antique cache-pot / jardinière by Villeroy & Boch (Mettlach), Art Nouveau style (Jugendstil), 1899. I am offering for sale an extremely rare collector's piece: an authentic antique cache-pot from the famous German manufacturer Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach. Made using the characteristic technique of the Jugendstil era (engraving and underglaze painting), this jardinière is adorned with an elegant relief decoration representing marine waves and delicate floral painting featuring iris motifs. Authenticity and dating: The underside bears the official embossed mark of the manufacturer depicting the tower, the inscription METTLACH, the VB monogram, as well as the model protection mention GES. GESCH. Model number: 2423, year of manufacture: 1899 (mark 99). Exceptional rarity: Interior pieces of this caliber (jardinières / cache-pots) from the late 19th century are very rare on the antique market and possess great museum and collector value. Remarkable condition: For its age of over 125 years, the object is in magnificent condition: the colors are vibrant, the relief is sharp, with no restoration or cracks. There is only a tiny superficial chip of a few millimeters on the inner rim, completely invisible from the outside and in no way detracting from the impeccable aesthetics of the piece. A true find for lovers of European antiques and Art Nouveau, ideal for enhancing a prestigious interior or enriching a private collection.