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The Mayflower pattern forms part of the Provincial Flowers series produced during the 1970s, a period in which the factory continued its long-standing tradition of naturalistic floral decoration. The mayflower — Epigaea repens — is depicted here in soft sprays of pink and lavender blossoms set against deep green foliage, arranged with a painterly looseness across the white ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is of the classic tab-handled cake plate form, with a gently scalloped rim finished in a fine gilt line. The two side handles are shaped as open scrolls and picked out in gilt, sitting slightly proud of the plate body. The surface carries multiple floral sprays in varying sizes, distributed across both the well and rim, creating a balanced and visually active composition. The gilding remains consistent and bright, framing the decoration without overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no chips, cracks, or crazing. The gilding is intact and well-preserved. 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The piece remains in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Mayflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Provincial Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Tab-handled cake plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength (handle to handle): 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 2.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 408 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — minor surface marks; no chips, cracks or crazing; gilding intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Albert’s floral wares from the mid-to-late twentieth century remain widely collected for their combination of usability and decorative appeal. Cake plates in particular occupy a practical niche within the range, suitable both for serving and display. The Provincial Flowers series offers a slightly less common alternative to the better-known Old Country Roses pattern, appealing to collectors seeking variation within the Royal Albert canon while retaining the same standard of English bone china production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChosen for the table before the season has properly arrived — which is often exactly the right instinct.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037672202440,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3ca2e779-e36a-42dd-9100-78c4c96541f9.png?v=1775848268"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-mayflower-bone-china-milk-jug-england-c-1970s","title":"Royal Albert | Mayflower | Bone China Milk Jug | England, c.1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | Mayflower | Bone China Milk Jug | England, c.1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA milk jug is the smallest act of hospitality at the table — and a well-made one performs it without drawing attention to itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower pattern forms part of Royal Albert’s Provincial Flowers series, produced during the 1970s, in which the company continued its long tradition of botanical decoration on fine bone china forms. The design takes its subject from Epigaea repens, rendered here in soft sprays of pink and lavender blooms against deep green foliage, arranged with a light, painterly quality across the white ground. The green crown backstamp confirms first-quality English production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis milk jug would originally have formed part of a larger tea or coffee service and sits comfortably alongside other pieces in the pattern, including the matching cake plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jug is of the classic Royal Albert baluster form, the body gently lobed and rising from a scalloped foot to a wide, scrolled lip with a pronounced pouring spout. The handle follows the characteristic Royal Albert shape, finished with a leaf-capped terminal at the upper join and a small scroll at the lower. Fine gilt lines accent the rim, foot, and handle, with additional gilt detail to the handle terminal and inner curve. Two floral sprays decorate the body, carefully placed across the front and sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no chips, cracks, or restoration. The gilding is intact and well-preserved throughout. Two small gilding miss points are present on the inner curve of the handle, consistent with original manufacture rather than wear. The condition is excellent overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Mayflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Provincial Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Milk jug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 11.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength (spout to handle): 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody diameter: 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 176 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — minor original gilding miss points; no chips, cracks or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk jugs form an essential part of Royal Albert tea wares and remain among the most practical and displayable pieces within a service. The Provincial Flowers series offers a less common alternative to the more widely encountered patterns, making it attractive to collectors seeking variation while maintaining the quality associated with English bone china production. Pieces that retain strong gilding and clean surfaces, particularly when paired with matching items, continue to hold steady appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo pieces of the same pattern on the same table do something a single piece cannot — they suggest that someone, at some point, was setting out to do things properly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037683769544,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_458f00c4-5ddc-47a4-bd4b-fef360314fde.png?v=1775848211"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-mayflower-bone-china-open-sugar-bowl-england-c-1970s","title":"Royal Albert | Mayflower | Bone China Open Sugar Bowl | England, c.1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | Mayflower | Bone China Open Sugar Bowl | England, c.1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sugar bowl is the quietest piece on the table — and often the most overlooked, which is perhaps why a well-patterned example earns its place so reliably.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMayflower forms part of Royal Albert’s Provincial Flowers series, produced during the 1970s — a period in which the company continued its long-standing tradition of botanically inspired decoration on fine bone china forms. The pattern depicts Epigaea repens, the trailing mayflower, rendered in loose, painterly sprays of pink and lavender blooms against deep green foliage. The green crown backstamp reading “Royal Albert Bone China England”, with the pattern name in pink script, confirms first-quality English production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis open sugar bowl would have originally accompanied the Mayflower cake plate and milk jug, forming part of a coordinated tea service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form follows the familiar Royal Albert open sugar profile: a gently lobed body rising from a spreading scalloped foot to a broad, flared rim. The rim is finished with a continuous gilt line that traces the scalloped edge, echoed again at the foot. The exterior carries well-balanced floral sprays around the full circumference, while the interior remains undecorated, allowing the translucency of the bone china to come forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece presents in excellent condition. There are no chips, cracks, or crazing. The gilding remains intact and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Mayflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Provincial Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Open sugar bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 11.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 135 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or crazing; gilding intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Provincial Flowers series, a quietly collectible Royal Albert line with strong decorative continuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete or near-complete service grouping (cake plate, jug, and bowl) increases desirability and display value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 1970s Royal Albert craftsmanship — light, refined, and consistently finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile standalone piece for mixed-pattern tables or replacement market demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree pieces of the same service on the same listing page — the cake plate, the milk jug, and the sugar bowl — suggest that something worth keeping was kept with care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45038518239432,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6723d050-c8f9-49ec-824d-3fb896d7c618.png?v=1775848153"},{"product_id":"untitled-27mar_11-57","title":"Royal Albert | Mayflower | Bone China Trio | England, c.1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | Mayflower | Bone China Trio | England, c.1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA trio is the minimum unit of hospitality — cup, saucer, and plate together say that someone thought about more than just the tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMayflower forms part of the Provincial Flowers series produced by Royal Albert during the 1970s, a period in which the company continued its long tradition of botanically-inspired decoration on fine bone china forms. The pattern takes its subject from the mayflower — Epigaea repens — rendered in loose, painterly sprays of pink and lavender blooms against deep green foliage on the white bone china ground. The green crown backstamp reading \"Royal Albert Bone China England\" with the pattern name in pink script confirms first-quality English production. This trio — comprising a teacup, saucer, and side plate — sits within a broader Mayflower grouping, including a cake plate, milk jug, and sugar bowl, all listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teacup is of the standard Royal Albert flared form, the body gently lobed on a spreading foot, with a scrolled handle picked out in gilt at the terminal. The interior carries a single small spray of mayflower blooms, while the exterior presents a larger, more expansive arrangement in the characteristic style of the series. The saucer and side plate are each of scalloped form with a continuous gilt line to the rim edge, both carrying mayflower sprays in varying sizes distributed across their surfaces. The embossed swirl detail characteristic of the Royal Albert bone china body is visible across all three pieces, with the pattern cleanly and consistently registered throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no chips, cracks, or crazing. Minor surface marks are present to the saucer and side plate, consistent with careful domestic use. Some minor gilding loss is visible to the cup rim. The overall condition remains very good for a vintage used set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Mayflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Provincial Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Trio — teacup, saucer, and side plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 403 g (trio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good — minor surface marks to saucer and side plate; minor gilding loss to cup rim; no chips, cracks or crazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a larger Mayflower grouping currently available, this trio offers both standalone charm and the increasingly uncommon opportunity to assemble a coherent service over time. Provincial Flowers patterns tend to be quietly collected rather than aggressively traded, which means complete or near-complete table settings surface less often than one might expect. The presence of companion pieces — cake plate, milk jug, and sugar bowl — strengthens both display value and long-term collectability, particularly for buyers seeking continuity rather than isolated examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour pieces of the same service on the same shelf — the cake plate, the milk jug, the sugar bowl, and now the trio — is not a coincidence; it is what it looks like when a set has been kept together and cared for.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45038548025544,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2c0244ba-9102-4461-bd01-2f82c85f8cd3.png?v=1775848092"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-heirloom-bone-china-trio-england-c-1940s-1960s","title":"Royal Albert | Heirloom | Bone China Trio | England, c.1940s–1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | Heirloom | Bone China Trio | England, c.1940s–1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome patterns earn their name — and a design that spent decades on the best tables in England has, by any reasonable measure, become exactly what it was always called.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heirloom pattern belongs to Royal Albert’s long tradition of Imari-inspired decoration, drawing directly from the Royal Crown Derby palette of cobalt blue, iron red, and burnished gilt that defined English fine bone china from the late nineteenth century onward. Thomas Wild, who built the Royal Albert name at the turn of the twentieth century, understood the enduring appeal of this aesthetic and produced interpretations that extended its reach without compromising on quality. Heirloom stands as one of the most complete expressions of that intention — a pattern of genuine richness and visual depth that reveals more the longer it is observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trio comprises a teacup, saucer, and side plate, each decorated on a fine bone china body. A deep cobalt ground carries elaborate gilt scrollwork forming a continuous border across all three pieces. Within this border, shaped cartouches on a white ground contain detailed floral panels — roses, tulips, and mixed blooms rendered in iron red, coral, yellow, and green — each framed in burnished gilt with fine stippled detailing. Diamond-shaped reserves set into the cobalt border introduce a repeating pink floral motif on a coral ground, adding rhythm and contrast to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teacup is of a generous, footed form with a scrolled handle finished in gilt. The interior is refined with a gilt line to the rim and an additional gilt ring at the base of the well. The saucer and side plate follow a scalloped form, each finished with a clean gilt line to the rim edge. The pattern is consistent and well-registered throughout, with strong colour retention and a confident clarity to the gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no chips, cracks, or crazing. The cup and side plate remain clean, with no notable surface wear. The saucer shows only very light usage marks consistent with careful domestic use. Minor gilding loss to the cup is present but not immediately apparent in display. The overall condition sits comfortably in the very good to excellent range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Heirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Trio — teacup, saucer, and side plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1940s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 428 g (trio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstamp: Full Heirloom mark to side plate; standard Royal Albert Bone China England marks to cup and saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good to excellent — minor gilding loss to cup; light usage marks to saucer; no chips, cracks or crazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fully realised example of Royal Albert’s Imari-influenced production — a decorative style with enduring cross-market appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasingly sought after for its stronger visual presence compared to more common floral patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete trio in consistent condition, with clean surfaces and well-preserved colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a display piece, occasional-use set, or as part of a broader Imari or Royal Albert collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with other Heirloom table pieces, offering scope for gradual set-building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Imari tradition passed from Japan to Derby, from Derby to Longton, and from Longton to the tables of three continents — a pattern that has never needed to explain itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45039366176968,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_caf6d2db-c1b5-41a9-90d6-25f28351b23e.png?v=1775847954"},{"product_id":"franz-collection-papillon-butterfly-teacup-saucer-and-spoon-porcelain-xp1693-designed-by-jen-woo","title":"Franz Collection | Papillon Butterfly | Teacup, Saucer and Spoon | Porcelain | XP1693 | Designed by Jen Woo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranz Collection | Papillon Butterfly | Teacup, Saucer and Spoon | Porcelain | XP1693 | Designed by Jen Woo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFranz built its reputation on the proposition that a functional object need not choose between use and wonder — and in the best pieces, it manages both without effort.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Franz Collection was established in Taiwan in 1993 and developed an international following for porcelain that unites functional tableware with sculptural decoration of unusual ambition. The Papillon Butterfly series — designed by Jen Woo, one of the company’s principal artists — is among the most recognised and widely collected of Franz’s output, distinguished by its finely modelled three-dimensional butterfly forms, hand-painted surfaces, and cohesive nature-inspired palette. Each piece is individually hand-painted by Franz artisans using lead-free glazes. Pattern XP1693 forms part of the core service grouping within the Papillon range, which includes a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, and associated tablewares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teacup is of wide, deeply flared form with an organic, upswept rim, raised on a mauve-purple disc foot. The exterior carries brushed green leaf forms over a graduated cream and celadon ground, with two applied pale yellow narcissus blooms at the junction of the handle and body. The handle rises as a slender mauve-purple stem terminating in a finely modelled butterfly, its wings folded back and hand-painted in warm amber and orange-brown tones with white spotting and dark veining. The interior is glazed in warm cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saucer departs entirely from conventional form, modelled as an organic leaf with a gently rising rim. A large three-dimensional butterfly with fully spread wings is mounted at the edge, creating a sculptural focal point. The surface decoration continues the leaf and narcissus motif in a palette consistent with the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying porcelain spoon is formed with a mauve-toned bowl and a slender handle terminating in a butterfly figure, completing the set with a smaller but coherent sculptural echo of the larger elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no chips, cracks, or repairs to any of the three pieces. All sculptural elements are intact. The painted surfaces remain bright and unfaded throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapillon remains one of Franz’s most enduring and recognisable series, with strong collector interest in complete and matching table sets. Three-piece groupings such as this — cup, saucer, and spoon — are particularly desirable when retained together in excellent condition, offering both display value and functional completeness. The sculptural quality of the butterfly elements, combined with the consistency of the palette across all components, places this example firmly within the more collectible tier of Franz tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Franz Collection, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Jen Woo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Papillon Butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern number: XP1693\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Teacup, saucer and spoon — three-piece set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand-painted porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: Blue underglaze Franz mark; red seal stamp; Jen Woo signature to cup and saucer base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJen Woo’s insight was not simply to add the butterfly — but to make it structural, so that without it, the object would no longer quite exist as itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45050720780488,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_26fb64c1-2735-4e09-af11-0346769fc5e1.png?v=1775843632"},{"product_id":"franz-collection-delicate-daisy-sculptured-porcelain-spoon-taiwan-2000s","title":"Franz Collection | Delicate Daisy | Sculptured Porcelain Spoon | Taiwan, 2000s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranz Collection | Delicate Daisy | Sculptured Porcelain Spoon | Taiwan, 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFranz built its reputation on the proposition that a functional object need not choose between use and wonder — and the spoon is where that argument is made most economically.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranz Collection was established in Taiwan in 1993 and is recognised internationally for porcelain that combines functional tableware with three-dimensional sculptural decoration, each piece individually hand-painted using lead-free glazes. The Delicate Daisy series extends the Franz design philosophy into a simpler, more restrained idiom than the Papillon range — the single open daisy bloom and leaf forms providing an organic handle that reads as naturalistic rather than decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spoon is of slender elongated form with a shallow oval bowl graduating from cream to pale celadon green along the handle. The handle is formed as a green-glazed stem with a small circular aperture, rising to a spread of applied green leaves surmounted by a single open daisy bloom — white petals with a yellow centre, finely detailed. The underside of the bowl carries the blue underglaze Franz mark and red seal stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no chips, cracks, or paint loss. The spoon is intact throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Franz Collection, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Delicate Daisy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Sculptured porcelain spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand-painted porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: Blue underglaze Franz mark; red seal stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEven the smallest Franz piece carries the same argument as the largest — that the objects around us deserve more attention than we usually give them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45050793951432,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b0872587-2b2f-41d0-ab31-f7993a689cf9.png?v=1775843333"},{"product_id":"franz-collection-papillon-butterfly-salt-pepper-shaker-set-fz00657-designed-by-jen-woo-sculpted-by-yeh-fen-c-2004","title":"Franz Collection | Papillon Butterfly | Salt \u0026 Pepper Shaker Set | FZ00657 | Designed by Jen Woo | Sculpted by Yeh Fen | c.2004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranz Collection | Papillon Butterfly | Salt \u0026amp; Pepper Shaker Set | FZ00657 | Designed by Jen Woo | Sculpted by Yeh Fen | c.2004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunctional objects rarely insist on attention — these were made to.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranz Collection, founded in Taiwan, established its international reputation through porcelain that combines functional design with finely resolved sculptural detail. The Papillon Butterfly series — among the earliest and most recognisable of the company’s output — was designed by Jen Woo and sculpted by Yeh Fen, and received international recognition including “Best in Gift” at the New York International Gift Fair. Production draws on the longstanding ceramic traditions of Jingdezhen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shaker is formed as a rounded teardrop body that rises into a broad, concave wing-like opening — a form that suggests the butterfly rather than directly depicting it. The glaze transitions from white into soft celadon at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplied in relief across each piece is a narcissus stem with white petals and yellow centres, accompanied by curling green leaves. A butterfly with warm orange wings and brown markings rests along the stem, rendered with precise sculptural definition. The two shakers are conceived as a mirror-image pair, designed to face inward when placed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt apertures are pierced in a two-hole format to the upper interior face of each shaker, integrated discreetly into the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are in mint, unused condition. There are no chips, cracks, crazing, or losses. All applied elements remain intact. The original Franz presentation box is included and shows only light storage wear to the lid edges. The Franz Porcelain Collection pamphlet is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: Mint (unused)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Franz Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Papillon Butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: FZ00657\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Jen Woo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptor: Yeh Fen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Salt and pepper shaker set (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c.2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Approximately 7 cm each (slight variation between pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 132 g (combined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: Franz marks to base (standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Original Franz presentation box; Franz pamphlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early Papillon Butterfly issue, this set represents one of the less commonly encountered functional forms within the Franz range. Complete examples with original packaging are increasingly scarce, particularly outside primary retail markets. The mirrored design and sculptural treatment elevate the set beyond utility, making it equally suited to display or inclusion within a broader Papillon service collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is made with this degree of care argues — quietly but convincingly — that even the smallest objects deserve to be considered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054312087752,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5a5bfba7-cc29-49bd-b47c-c5a34dc0f659.png?v=1776103150"},{"product_id":"franz-porcelain-collection-papillon-butterfly-spoon-rest-fz01267-designed-by-jen-woo-william-ho-c-2004","title":"Franz Porcelain Collection | Papillon Butterfly | Spoon Rest | FZ01267 | Designed by Jen Woo \u0026 William Ho | c.2004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranz Porcelain Collection | Papillon Butterfly | Spoon Rest | FZ01267 | Designed by Jen Woo \u0026amp; William Ho | c.2004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEven a resting place, it turns out, can carry intention.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranz Collection was founded in Taiwan in 2001 by Chen Li-Heng, building on nearly two decades of OEM porcelain production through Seagull Decor. From the outset, the company positioned itself differently — not as a manufacturer of tableware, but as a maker of sculptural porcelain objects that retained function without being defined by it. Production in Jingdezhen, China’s historic porcelain centre, ensured technical consistency, while design direction remained firmly with Franz’s in-house artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Papillon Butterfly series — among the earliest and most awarded Franz collections — established the visual language that would define the brand: naturalistic forms, three-dimensional modelling, and a palette drawn from botanical observation. The series received international recognition, including Best in Gift at the New York International Gift Fair, and remains among the most widely collected of Franz’s output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spoon rest is formed as an elongated, boat-shaped trough, gently curved along its length and rising subtly at one end. The interior is finished in warm ivory, graduating to soft celadon toward the raised tip. At the broader end, a composed arrangement of applied narcissus blooms — one open, one in bud — emerges from curling green leaves that extend naturally over the rim. A butterfly, rendered in fine sculptural detail, rests between the stems: its wings raised and painted in warm amber-orange and brown with darker veining, providing a focal point that anchors the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is plain white porcelain. The base carries the underglaze blue Franz mark, the red seal stamp, design number FZ01267, and the hand-applied signatures of both Jen Woo and William Ho. The original Franz presentation box and accompanying pamphlet are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no chips, cracks, crazing, or restoration. All applied elements are intact. Condition is consistent with careful storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: Mint \/ Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Franz Porcelain Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Papillon Butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Number: FZ01267\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigners: Jen Woo \u0026amp; William Ho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Spoon rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand-painted porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c.2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 24.3 cm (L) × 7.3 cm (W) × 2 cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 146 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: Underglaze blue Franz mark; red seal; FZ01267; designer signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Original Franz presentation box; Franz pamphlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the early Papillon Butterfly range, this piece represents the moment Franz established its identity in the international market. Spoon rests are produced in smaller numbers than core tea service pieces and are less frequently encountered, particularly in complete, unused condition with original packaging. The presence of dual designer signatures and full presentation materials strengthens its position as a collected rather than purely functional object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Franz understood early on is that function does not limit an object — it simply gives it a place to exist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054323917000,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_25d9b0c5-5fa5-43a7-8348-afd28652667c.png?v=1776104270"},{"product_id":"carlton-ware-wild-rose-leaf-dish-knife-earthenware-england-c-1935-1961","title":"Carlton Ware | Wild Rose | Leaf Dish \u0026 Knife | Earthenware | England, c.1935–1961","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlton Ware | Wild Rose | Leaf Dish \u0026amp; Knife | Earthenware | England, c.1935–1961\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere is a particular honesty in English tableware of this period — it was made to be used, and it shows in the making.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlton Ware was the trading name of Wiltshaw \u0026amp; Robinson, established in Stoke-on-Trent in 1890. By the mid-twentieth century, the factory had become one of England’s most prolific producers of decorative earthenware, with its “Australian Design” range among the most widely collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase “Australian Design Registration Applied For” on the backstamp indicates that the design was registered — or in the process of registration — with the Australian Patents Office. This was a common practice between c.1935 and 1961, used to protect British designs from copying in Commonwealth markets, particularly by Japanese manufacturers. Despite the wording, the piece was conceived and produced entirely in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish is formed as a broad, naturalistic leaf, its lobed and gently serrated rim enclosing a finely veined surface. The glaze is a soft celadon green, providing a restrained ground for the applied decoration. At its centre, a Wild Rose is rendered in relief — a five-petalled bloom in pink with a yellow centre, accompanied by green leaves and a developing bud. The modelling is crisp, and the hand-applied colour retains its clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying knife follows the same palette, with a tapered blade and a rounded handle terminating in a matching Wild Rose motif. Together, the two elements form a complete and considered serving piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth items are housed in their original Carlton Ware presentation box, which shows age-appropriate wear to the corners and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish displays fine, even crazing throughout — consistent with the earthenware body and entirely characteristic of the period. There are no chips or cracks. The knife remains in excellent condition, free from crazing or damage. All applied floral elements are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Carlton Ware (Wiltshaw \u0026amp; Robinson), Stoke-on-Trent, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Wild Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Leaf dish with matching knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c.1935–1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstamp: Script mark including “Australian Design Registration Applied For”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDish — fine, even crazing; no chips or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife — excellent; no crazing or damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: Original presentation box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined weight: 98g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlton Ware’s naturalistic forms occupy a distinctive space between utility and display, and complete sets — particularly those retaining their original boxes — are increasingly difficult to source intact. The Wild Rose pattern, with its restrained palette and sculptural relief, represents a quieter expression of the factory’s output, appealing to collectors who favour form and detail over high gloss decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe crazing in the glaze is not a flaw — it is the surface recording time, exactly as it was always going to.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054347673800,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_901608fc-90de-47bf-a5d2-6b35bdc6a467.png?v=1776108068"},{"product_id":"mariko-london-yuzen-teapot-five-beaker-tea-service-porcelain-produced-by-aito-japan-c-1980s-1990s","title":"Mariko London | Yūzen | Teapot \u0026 Five-Beaker Tea Service | Porcelain | Produced by Aito, Japan | c.1980s–1990s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMariko London | Yūzen | Teapot \u0026amp; Five-Beaker Tea Service | Porcelain | Produced by Aito, Japan | c.1980s–1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA textile tradition translated into porcelain — the cloth became the surface.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAito was established in 1949 in Seto, one of Japan’s foremost pottery centres, long associated with the production of refined porcelain tableware. The company has a history of manufacturing for international design houses, and this set was produced under the Mariko London name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is identified as Yūzen, referencing the traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique that emerged in 17th-century Kyoto. Known for its richly layered floral compositions and sharply defined colour boundaries, Yūzen textile design is here translated directly onto porcelain. The result is a surface that echoes the density and rhythm of kimono fabric rather than conventional tableware decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comprises a teapot and five handleless beakers, consistent with Japanese tea service tradition. The teapot is formed as a tall, square-sectioned cylinder with softly canted corners, fitted with a flat lid and square gilt finial, a looping handle, and a long angled spout with a gold-rimmed aperture. A fine internal mesh infuser is integrated within the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five beakers are cylindrical and handleless, each finished with a gently scalloped gilt rim. Across all pieces, the decoration is arranged in three horizontal bands: deep green grounds at the top and base densely scattered with multicoloured florals, and a broad central band on a warm cream ground carrying a complementary floral composition. Gilded detailing is applied consistently to rims and edges throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll six pieces are in mint, unused condition. There are no chips, cracks, crazing, or loss of any kind. The gilding remains bright and intact. The internal infuser is present and undamaged. The original Mariko London presentation box is included and in good order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign brand: Mariko London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Aito, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Yūzen (ML 5091)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Teapot with lid and five handleless beakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c.1980s–1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Mint, unused throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeapot: Internal mesh infuser present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: Original presentation box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 981g (set, excluding packaging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross-cultural design pieces of this kind — where Japanese manufacturing meets export-oriented design branding — occupy a growing niche within the secondary market. Complete tea services in unused condition, particularly those retaining their original packaging, are increasingly difficult to source. The Yūzen pattern appeals to collectors drawn to textile-derived decoration and to those seeking more visually expressive alternatives to minimal porcelain wares.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe flowers that cover this set are not decoration in the Western sense — they are a translation of a textile language that never learned to simplify.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054355603656,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8670a342-9459-419e-92a0-5fe0e1f4116f.png?v=1776107991"},{"product_id":"franz-porcelain-collection-papillon-butterfly-butterfly-spoon-fz00142-designed-by-jen-woo-sculpted-by-ming-lei-c-2003","title":"Franz Porcelain Collection | Papillon Butterfly | Butterfly Spoon | FZ00142 | Designed by Jen Woo | Sculpted by Ming Lei | c.2003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranz Porcelain Collection | Papillon Butterfly | Butterfly Spoon | FZ00142 | Designed by Jen Woo | Sculpted by Ming Lei | c.2003\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall things rarely carry this much intention\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spoon is formed as a slender, gently tapering stem that opens into a shallow oval bowl at one end, rising at the other into a fully sculptural grouping. A narcissus bloom, rendered in cream with a yellow centre, supports a butterfly poised mid-rest, its wings spread in warm orange-peach tones with brown veining and white-spotted tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stem is glazed in soft green with fine incised veining, shifting through celadon into ivory at the bowl. The interior graduates from ivory to a pale celadon-blue wash at the tip. The underside carries the underglaze blue Franz mark together with the red seal stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is in mint, unused condition. There are no chips, cracks, or losses of any kind. All sculptural elements remain crisp and intact. The original Franz presentation box is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Franz Porcelain Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Papillon Butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign number: FZ00142\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Jen Woo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptor: Ming Lei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c.2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Mint, unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: Original Franz presentation box, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Franz Porcelain Collection, smaller sculptural forms such as this spoon are rarely kept as standalone pieces — they are acquired as part of building out the Papillon Butterfly series. Early designs from this range remain among the most recognisable and consistently collected Franz output, and examples in mint condition with original packaging are increasingly held rather than re-entering the market. Pieces of this kind tend to be purchased not only for their own detail, but for their role in completing a broader, cohesive grouping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe smallest pieces often leave the clearest record of how carefully something was made.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054984290504,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_29ce11b1-8746-470e-88e0-5c2dc5e465b3.png?v=1776151700"},{"product_id":"untitled-14apr_09-28","title":"Franz Porcelain Collection | Orange Butterfly | Spoon | FZ00491 | Designed by Jen Woo | Sculpted by Ho Shun | c.2003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranz Porcelain Collection | Orange Butterfly | Spoon | FZ00491 | Designed by Jen Woo | Sculpted by Ho Shun | c.2003\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome objects resist being put away — this is one of them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spoon is formed as a long, sinuous handle that curves from a small hanging loop at the top down into a shallow oval bowl. The upper section is glazed in a dusky rose-mauve, scattered with raised white dots that suggest the surface of a wing. As the handle widens, it transitions through amber-yellow and soft lavender, opening into a butterfly wing form with finely modelled vein detail. At the junction of handle and bowl, a fully sculpted butterfly body in brown anchors the composition, with orange-amber wings extending outward in low relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is ivory-white, graduating to soft celadon at the tip, finished with a narrow pink-mauve band at the rim. The underside carries the underglaze blue Franz mark and red seal stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spoon is in mint, unused condition. There are no chips, cracks, or loss of any kind. All sculptural elements are intact. The original Franz presentation box is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Franz Porcelain Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Orange Butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign number: FZ00491\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Jen Woo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptor: Ho Shun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright date: 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Mint, unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: Original Franz presentation box, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Franz range, smaller sculptural pieces such as this are often acquired as part of a broader series rather than as standalone objects. Early 2000s designs from the butterfly groups remain among the most recognisable of the production, and boxed examples in unused condition are increasingly retained in collections, with fewer returning to the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA spoon shaped as a butterfly is an unlikely idea — until it is made well enough to feel inevitable\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054988976328,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_01038226-895e-478e-9009-da690678468b.png?v=1776152251"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/collections\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_681c5e03-537c-4bce-bf16-87a1f26537a2.jpg?v=1771704471","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/collections\/vintage-teaware.oembed?page=5","provider":"The Dancing Faun ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}