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Antique Porcelain Kitchen Canister Set Vintage Czech Art Nouveau 15pc Large Ceramic Spice Jars White Floral Rose Rare Complete Collection
$475.00
Mid-Century & Art Deco
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Vintage 15-Piece Art Nouveau Czech Porcelain Kitchen Canister & Spice Set
Step back in time with this stunning, remarkably rare 15-piece porcelain kitchen canister and spice set, crafted in Czechoslovakia during the Art Nouveau era (circa 1920s-1930s). Boasting an incredibly complete lineup, this museum-quality set serves as both a functional kitchen storage system and a breathtaking historical centerpiece.
The crisp white porcelain features a striking square-shouldered silhouette. Each piece is beautifully detailed with a vibrant, dense floral medallion of mixed roses, framed by a continuous, intricate geometric pink and black checkerboard border. The bold, stylized black block typography adds the perfect period-accurate charm. Finding a 100-year-old set of this magnitude that has stayed entirely together is an absolute anomaly.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
* Origin: Made in Czechoslovakia
* Manufacturer: MZ Altrohlau (Moritz Zdekauer)
* Era: Art Nouveau (Circa 1920s / 1930s)
* Material: Fine Glazed Porcelain, Stained Hardwood (Salt Box Lid)
* Total Pieces: 15-Piece Set (Including Lids)
Set Inventory & Dimensions:
* 5 Large Canisters: FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, TEA, COFFEE (Approx. 8.5" H x 4.5" W)
* 2 Pouring Cruets: OIL, VINEGAR (Approx. 9" H x 3" W)
* 7 Small Spice Jars: NUTMEG, ALLSPICE, PEPPER, CLOVES, GINGER, CINNAMON, plus 1 additional jar (Approx. 4.5" H x 2.25" W)
* 1 Wall-Mountable Salt Box: SALT (Approx. 6.5" H x 6.5" W x 4.5" D) , Features a rich, dark-stained wooden hinged lid.
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CONDITION REPORT
This high-value antique set is in exquisite condition for its 100-year age, showing exceptional structural integrity throughout.
* Visual Appeal: Superb. The glaze remains bright and reflective, the black typography is bold and perfectly legible, and the colorful floral transfers are beautifully preserved.
* Minor Imperfections: In the interest of full transparency, there are minor chips typical of a century-old utilitarian kitchen set. Crucially, these chips are located entirely below the rims and underneath the container tops/lids.
* Display Quality: None of these minor flaws are visible from afar or when the set is actively on display with its lids in place. There are no large structural cracks, spiderweb crazing, or repairs.
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WHY THIS SET IS UNIQUE
* A Complete Time Capsule: While individual spice jars or single flour canisters from this era are occasionally found online, discovering an exhaustive 15-piece layout,including both pouring cruets and the wooden-lidded salt box,is incredibly difficult.
* Flawless Presentation: Because the few existing flea-bite chips are hidden cleanly under the lips of the lids, you get the absolute best of both worlds: a highly authentic antique patina without sacrificing a pristine display appearance.
* Authentic Typography: The striking black block font contrasted against the soft, romantic floral frames perfectly encapsulates the transitional design movement of the era.
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PREMIUM PACKING & INSURED SHIPPING GUARANTEE
We understand that purchasing a large, century-old porcelain collection requires peace of mind. This high-value heirloom set will be packed and shipped with the utmost care, fully insured, and trackable.
* The Process: Every single canister, jar, and lid will be individually wrapped in heavy-duty bubble cushioning. The entire set will be suspended in a dense bed of anti-static packing peanuts within a rigid, heavy-duty double-walled corrugated box to ensure zero movement during transit.
* Dispatch Time: Your parcel will be securely shipped out to you within 1 to 3 business days.
* Full Insurance Included: Full postal insurance coverage is completely built into the purchase price at no extra cost to you.