ANTIQUE China, Crystal &Glass

Circa 1896.  Beautiful, hand painted ruffled bowl. Exuberantly decorated with bright red cherries, green leaves and lots of heavy gold trim on a soft green back round.  Signed by the artist "E. Martin" and marked " Monbijou" R. C. for  the renowned Rosenthal China Company.  Excellent original condition, with no visible wear. Fresh from a local Brooklyn estate. 8 1/2 diameter x 2 1/4" tall.  Price  $185.