Erphila Czechoslovakia Spring Green Floral Biscuit Barrel With Rattan Handle

Description

A charming, brightly glazed biscuit barrel with a rattan handle, made in Czechoslovakia for Erphila importers, circa 1918-1920.

This biscuit … more A charming, brightly glazed biscuit barrel with a rattan handle, made in Czechoslovakia for Erphila importers, circa 1918-1920.

This biscuit barrel Screams Spring!

The barrel and lid are hand painted in an incredible green and dotted with flowers and leaves glazed in pink, blue and yellow. The upper rim is glazed in a bold contrasting lavender. The lid has a top knob also formed as a yellow petaled flower. Knobbed side handles hold the removable, swing handle, woven in a tan rattan with a darker brown stripe.

Erphila was an import company owned by Theodore Ebeling and Frederick Reuss of Philadelphia, who emigrated to the US from Germany. In 1886, they established a company to import porcelain, earthenware, and ironstone from several Bohemian, Czechoslovakian factories and other European countries.

6.5 in. W at the handles, x 5.25 in. H / 9.5 in H with the handle in the upright position.
Marked Made in Czechoslovakia.

In very good antique condition with fabulous color. Light stain and crazing to the interior and the bottom. less