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Beautiful Rosenthal "Monbijou" bowl with roses. This lovely bowl features a ruffled rim and open handle. It is hand painted with white and yellow roses and greenery on a ground of white, lavender, and green. The ruffled rim and handle are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The artist, Sandwich, has signed the back of the bowl. This artist's name is listed in Dorothy Kamm's, "Antique Trader's Comprehensive Guide to American Painted Porcelain", pages 62 and 189. The bowl is marked with the Philip Rosenthal & Co. manufacturer's mark, circa 1898-1906. The bowl measures 9 ½" wide and stands 2 ½" tall at the handle. With no chips, cracks, or repairs, this antique bowl is in excellent condition.
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