Flower painting/ possible watercolor. With signature. On the frame : copyright MCMXLIX Dart ind. Made in use 1843. It's in amazing condition. I have no information about its history. Found it in a house I bought. Would love any information I could get. Interested in selling also.
I have a bowl marked Nippon hand painted on the bottom. It stands about 3 inches high and 6 inch diameter. I have seen similar styles online but nothing like this one.
The card advertises the House of Gubelin - Switzerland's Finest Jeweler. It says it was founded in 1854, the jeweler was in its 100th anniversary centenary year. Six watches are depicted across the bottom of the card, and it says they are "Exclusive Agents for the famous PATEK PHILIPPE and AUDEMARS PIGUET WATCHES." Attached to the card is a one-centime (?) coin: "This bright Swiss coin with bring you Luck! Keep it as a small souvenir of your visit to Switzerland." On the reverse of the card is an illustrated table of Swiss coins and bills, and their rough equivalents in US money.