This elegant porcelain box, marked "Victoria Austria," was crafted by the Victoria Porcelain Factory, established in 1883 in Altrohlau, Bohemia (now Stará Role, Czech Republic). Featuring ribbed detailing, delicate gilded accents, and a charming hand-painted sardine-shaped handle, the box was a sardine box—a popular tableware item in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, used to elegantly serve and store preserved fish at the dining table.
The "Victoria Austria" mark, with its crown motif, confirms the box's production between 1891 and 1918, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Victoria Porcelain Factory was renowned for producing high-quality porcelain items, including tableware and decorative pieces, which were widely exported and appreciated for their craftsmanship. This piece makes a stylish addition to a kitchen, perfect for storing tea bags, sugar packets, or spices. Alternatively, it can be playfully repurposed as a whimsical container for small jewelry, keepsakes, or desk essentials.
Light wear.
Approx. overall 3½" high x 5" x 4"
Approx. overall 9cm high x 13cm x 10cm
