Music-Making Elf

At the end of the 1850s, Meissen's designers created this egg-shaped vessel which, with its bud-shaped knob and three paw feet, took inspiration from the manufactory's Rococo period. The vessel's sleek surface features artwork of an elf playing the flute, as well as an array of birds and butterflies. The sculptural blossoms connecting feet and vessel continue onto the surface as painted floral arrangements, while platinum accents highlight figurative details. For its reissue as part of the 2019 "Limited Masterworks" collection, this piece was painted using an unusual technique originally used to paint enamel onto metal bases: Limoges enamel painting. Layer upon layer of white paint is applied to the black glazed porcelain, creating more or less translucent segments and a striking three-dimensionality. This technique allows the porcelain painter to create an almost ghostly appearance. For many years, the elaborate style of painting had laid dormant until, in 2010, it was revived by Meissen's artisans for the production of a replica jewellery box from 1893 in honour of the manufactory's 300th anniversary.

Delivery terms:

Delivery of the ordered goods on our webstore is carried out to any country and city of the world.

Transport company:

We cooperate with the following courier postal transport services:

EMS - Express Mail Service

DPD - Dynamic Parcel Distribution

Our own couriers and vehicles.

In each individual case, we are ready to discuss possible options for methods and delivery conditions in accordance with the needs of our customers. Our task is to make delivery as convenient, efficient and guaranteed for both sides of the contract as possible.

Payment Methods:

Bank transfer or electronic transfer based on the invoice.

Cost of delivery:

Shipping cost is calculated on a case-by-case basis.

On average, the calculation is 10% of the value of the ordered product.

In the case of taxing the parcel by customs service, the expenses are borne by the customer.

Delivery terms:

1. For products that are available in our showroom in Karlovy Vary - delivery is carried out during maximum 3-4 weeks;

2. For products that are not on stock in our showroom in Karlovy Vary:

* LLADRO / AIDA / LOBMEYR / AZ-DESIGN / HG ATELIER: maximum 2 months for the production of the order + maximum 2 weeks for delivery;

* MEISSEN / HEREND / SOHER: from 6 to 12 months for the production of the order + maximum 2 weeks for delivery;

After your application for ordering a product through our online store, we will contact you via e-mail or phone to provide you with more information about the anticipated date of delivery and ways of payment of the order.

* ROBBE & BERKING: 2 weeks for the production of the order + maximum 3 weeks for delivery.

We will try to arrange delivery at the most convenient time for you, upon prior contact with you.

Product packaging:

Due to the particular fragility and value of the assortment of our online store, we are very attentive to the careful packaging of the products that you order. Our packaging protects products from moisture and damages and allows you to get items safe and sound.

Product insurance:

All products from our webstore are insured.

In the unlikely and unfortunate case of receiving a broken product, we kindly ask you to notify us about this within 24 hours, providing your message with pictures and description of the problem. In this case, we will request you to send it back (at our expense) and try to replace it as soon as possible.

Please note that the parcel must be opened in the presence of the courier. In case of any damages, you can return the parcel to the courier service.