Schale "Delphinbrunnen", H 17 cm

The hand-painted details on this little dolphin fountain are incredibly delicate and lifelike — you can see every tiny scale. It's smaller than I imagined for a piece from 1897, but that makes the craftsmanship feel even more impressive.

The hand-painted details on this little dolphin fountain are even more intricate than the photos show, especially the way the water looks like it's flowing. I actually use it as a small catch-all on my desk rather than an ashtray, and it adds a lovely vintage touch.

The limited-edition stamp on the base gives this little piece a real sense of history. It’s heavier than I expected, and the hand-painted details on the dolphins are remarkably crisp.