Antique Austrian Victoria Porcelain Spa Beaker, Carlsbad, c.1900
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A refined antique porcelain spa beaker produced by the Victoria Porcelain Works of Carlsbad (then Austria-Hungary), dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.
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Formed in fine hard-paste porcelain, this elegant beaker features a gently flared rim and tapering body, decorated with delicately hand-painted floral sprays in soft enamel tones. A subtle graduated blue wash rises from the base, a hallmark of Carlsbad spa wares and vanity porcelains of the period, designed to appear light, calming, and refined.
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The base bears a blue underglaze maker’s mark, showing “Victoria” with an angel device, the word “Carlsbad” (partially worn), and the pattern number 134, confirming its Austrian spa-town origin. Such pieces were commonly used as spa tumblers, vanity beakers, or washstand accessories, and are now highly collectible.
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A charming survivor from the golden age of European spa culture, ideal for collectors of Carlsbad porcelain, Art Nouveau-era decorative wares, or as an elegant accent in a period-inspired interior.
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Dimensions
Height: 9 cm
Top diameter: 6 cm
Base diameter: 4 cm
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Condition
Very good antique condition. No chips or cracks, with light age-related wear to the base and gentle softening to the decoration consistent with age and use. Maker’s mark partially worn, as expected.
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Why we love it
A quietly elegant piece of Carlsbad spa history — understated, tactile, and beautifully made, with just enough wear to tell its story.