Ella Merz Pottery Trinket Box

This porcelain trinket box with delicately applied floral decoration was created by Ella Merz Pottery, a small American pottery studio active during the mid-20th century.

Ella Merz was known for her detailed porcelain work featuring naturalistic floral elements, particularly roses and leaves with a distinctive bluish-white glaze that became her signature style. The cream-colored base is beautifully accented with blue and black highlights, adding depth and intrigue.

Merz pottery represents small-studio American ceramics that bridged functional decorative items with artistic expression, making them sought after by collectors who appreciate handcrafted mid-century decorative arts.

Crafted in the 1980s, this piece was specially made for the Atlanta Decorators Showhouse, making it a one-of-a-kind treasure.