Max Dannhorn A.G. Decorative Plate with Metal Rim and Landscape

Circular decorative plate from the German manufacturer Max Dannhorn A.G., produced in Nuremberg. The piece exemplifies the technical combination of a porcelain center with a protective metal mount, a distinctive signature of this firm during the Jugendstil period.

Object History: Max Dannhorn founded his company in 1872, achieving international recognition for his porcelain items with metal settings. This piece features a cobalt blue transfer decoration depicting a lakeside landscape of Central European influence, common in early 20th-century export series.

Technical Details:
- Period: Approximately 1900-1909.
- Technique: Transferware decoration on porcelain with a set metal frame.
- Diameter: 14.5 cm (5.7 inches).
- Height: 1.5 cm (0.6 inches).
- Weight: 155 g (0.34 lb).
- Material: Porcelain and metal frame (possibly nickel-plated brass).
- Condition: The porcelain center maintains the integrity of the design and the original shine; the metal frame shows a natural patina and surface wear consistent with its age.

Application and Value: Object of interest for collectors of Nuremberg porcelain and decorative arts of the Art Nouveau period. Its design allows for both showcase display and decorative wall use.