Franziska Hirsch Dresden Chocolate Pot

Antique porcelain, early 20th century chocolate pot and lid are hand-painted with colorful floral designs and gilded gold trim accents. Made by renowned German artist Franziska Hirsch, this piece features white glazed porcelain, a slender fluted body, scalloped gilt-trimmed base and rim, shaped handle, and matching lid. Hirsch opened her studio in Dresden in 1893 and it operated until ca. 1930. Note, there is a sizeable chip on the gold trim on the outside edge of the spout and a slight internal crack on the inside of the spout. Both are shown close up in the photos provided. Franziska Hirsch authentic mark is shown on the base. The “H” over the “X” what Hirsch used on all her hand-painted porcelain from 1(contact info removed). Measurements: 9” H x 5” W (about 5.5” W out to the far edge of handle.)