Vintage Maitland-Smith Blue and White Porcelain Pickle Stand Sweetmeat Dish – Bonnin & Morris Style – Seashell Coral Motif

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A striking vintage blue and white porcelain pickle stand or tiered sweetmeat dish made by high end Maitland-Smith, based on … Read more A striking vintage blue and white porcelain pickle stand or tiered sweetmeat dish made by high end Maitland-Smith, based on the elaborate Rococo form associated with the celebrated Bonnin and Morris pickle stand design. The sculptural centerpiece combines four scalloped serving dishes surrounding a raised pedestal bowl, creating a beautiful statement piece for a table or display.

Decorated throughout in delicate cobalt blue floral and foliate motifs, with deeply scalloped, shell-like edges. The central pedestal is especially charming, embellished with dimensional seashell and coral-like elements climbing the column beneath the upper bowl. The combination of botanical decoration, marine details, and fanciful Rococo form gives the piece wonderful visual interest from every angle.

The original Bonnin and Morris form dates to 18th-century American porcelain production; this piece is a later decorative interpretation rather than an original 18th-century example.

Dimensions:
Approximately 6.5” tall x 8.25” diameter overall.
Top bowl measures approximately 3.25” in diameter.

tag for Maitland- Smith remains in bottom.

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or damage noted.

A gorgeous piece for entertaining or display—perfect for serving nuts, olives, candies, condiments, or small hors d’oeuvres, and equally beautiful displayed as a sculptural blue-and-white centerpiece. See less