{"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","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/franz-porcelain-collection-papillon-butterfly-spoon-rest-fz01267-designed-by-jen-woo-william-ho-c-2004","provider":"The Dancing Faun ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}