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Vintage Steinböck-Email Enamel on Copper Trinket Bowl
Handmade in Vienna, Austria — Mid-Century Modern Era (c. 1950s-1960s)
Up for sale is a stunning, authentic mid-century modern enamel-on-copper miniature bowl/trinket dish crafted by the renowned Email Studio Steinböck in Vienna, Austria. This highly collectible piece features a vibrant, glossy cobalt blue vitreous enamel base that beautifully catches the light.
The interior is exquisitely hand-painted with a traditional Austrian white Alpine folk art motif depicting a courting courtyard couple surrounded by detailed floral and botanical elements. The inner rim is finished with an elegant, delicate gilt/gold scrollwork border.
The underside is coated in matching rich cobalt blue enamel and clearly displays the official white stamped workshop logo: \"Steinbock-Email, Handmade in Austria,\" featuring their signature stylized Alpine Ibex (Steinbock) mark. (Note to buyers: \"Email\" is the traditional German word for enamel metalwork!)
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Email Studio Steinböck
- Origin: Vienna (Wien), Austria
- Era: Mid-Century Modern (Circa 1950s / 1960s)
- Material: Vitreous Enamel over Solid Copper Base
- Diameter: Approx. 4.5 inches
- Design Theme: Alpine Folk Art / Courting Couple / Botanical
Condition Report
Excellent vintage condition. The central white hand-painted artwork and the gold gilt detailing along the rim remain incredibly crisp, bright, and vibrant. There are no chips, cracks, or flea bites to the enamel coating. The bottom shows only minimal shelf wear consistent with age, as pictured. Please review all high-resolution photos closely as they serve as part of the visual description.
Shipping & Packaging: Ships carefully packaged and heavily padded to ensure completely safe transit. This piece makes a perfect addition to any collection of mid-century European metalware, enamelware, or Austrian arts!