Mid-Century Majolica Frog on Lily Pad Trinket Dish — Sitzendorf Attributed Germany — Ebeling & Reuss Golden Crown Style | Pattern 33

This charming mid-century frog dish has the kind of sculptural detail that makes a small object feel special.

Modeled as a lily pad pond with a raised frog at center, it brings together glossy blue-green glaze, gold accents, and that wonderfully whimsical Palissy-inspired look collectors love.

At 6 x 4 inches, this is best understood as a decorative trinket dish or ring dish rather than a true bowl, making it an easy piece to style on a vanity, shelf, or side table.

It was produced by the Sitzendorf Porcelain Factory in Thuringia, Germany, and likely imported or finished by Ebeling & Reuss under the Golden Crown line.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Trinket dish / ring dish / small decorative catchall
• Size: 6 x 4 in., oblong shape
• Material: Glazed porcelain or ceramic
• Color: Pale celadon green, cobalt blue, white, and gold
• Origin or Maker: Attributed to Sitzendorf Porcelain Factory, Thuringia, Germany; likely imported or finished by Ebeling & Reuss Golden Crown, per provided information
• Year or Era: Mid-century / estimated 60–75 years old
• GENRE: Majolica / Palissy-style animal pottery / frog decor
• Identifiers: Pattern No. 33

Design & Features

• Form: Oblong lily pad trinket dish with raised central frog
• Motifs: Frog, lily pad, leaf, and cattail or reed details
• Finish: High-gloss majolica-style glaze with hand-applied gold accents
• Style Notes: A lovely piece for library shelf decor. Modern homage to Palissy-style ware with sculptural naturalistic decoration
• Base: marked  gold crown underside visible in photos, with central firing/drain hole

• Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives:
• Strong sculptural detail throughout the frog, leaves, and pond surface
• Glossy glaze still presents well with attractive blue-green contrast
• Gold accents remain visible in multiple areas
• No obvious major breaks visible in the provided photos
• Displays beautifully from multiple angles
• Unmarked underside is intact overall

Issues / Wear:
• Light wear and loss to gold accents along raised edges and high points
• Small spots of surface dirt or dark speckling visible in the dish interior and around the frog
• Minor glaze irregularities and kiln/factory variation visible, especially around edges and sculpted elements
• Light rubbing and wear along rim and raised decorative points
• No maker’s mark visible in the photos
• Sold as pictured—please review all photos carefully.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Provenance & Notes

• Per your provided attribution, this piece is associated with the Sitzendorf Porcelain Factory in Thuringia, Germany
• Likely imported or finished by Ebeling & Reuss under the Golden Crown line
• No maker’s mark is visible in the photos, so attribution should remain conservative

About the Style

Palissy-inspired majolica is beloved for its lively, naturalistic modeling—frogs, leaves, reeds, shells, and pond life rendered in glossy relief for maximum texture and charm. This smaller cabinet-size dish captures that look beautifully in a form that feels useful and decorative at once.

A wonderfully odd little frog piece for the collector who likes their decor glossy, sculptural, and just a touch storybook.

Please review all photos closely—they’re part of the description and show the exact item you’ll receive

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