Dishes
O & EG Pink Roses Dish
A wonderfully decorated in roses dish from the Oscar & Edgar Gutherz factory in Althrolau, Austria (now Stara Role, Czech Republic) dating from the period 1898 to 1918. The gold rim of this 7.5" dish is slightly worn and there are some molding markings but no crazing or cracks. There is some usual wear which is to be expected from a piece of this age. The facility has been in continuous operation since 1884 until the present. This item may have been imported by the Straus Company of New York City for Macy's department store as records indicate they had a financial stake in the OE&G facility. This would be a worthwhile acquisition of historical interest as well as beautiful porcelain.
Exquisite R. S. Prussia Scalloped Dish
An outstanding Reinhold Schlegelmilch Porcelain Factory 9.5" scalloped dish. Likely dating from the intense exporting environment of 1892 to 1915 from either the Suhl, Germany or more probably the Tillowitz facility in Upper Silesia. A heavy Art Nouveau influence is evident and RS items will continue to command high premiums. No damage or wear is noted. Rest assured that this item's value will only increase with time and it will remain a cherished heirloom within your family. Own a piece from one of the cream of the porcelain manufacturers.
"Victoria" Schmidt Plates
Three 8" table plates dating from 1904 to 1918. From the Victoria Schmidt and Co., Altrohlau, in Bohemia, Austria (now the Czech Republic). This was a large facility producing a variety of utility porcelain. All are in excellent condition and represent a historical bridge to turn of the century household tastes. The Victorian influence was in decline but period etiquette dictated fine quality china be used for formal occasions and Sunday dining. These lack importer marks so we can not be certain of the sales train, but porcelains were readily obtainable and any aspiring homemaker seeking social acceptance would own similar items.
Mochendorf Victorian Plate
An outstanding example of late Victorian porcelain. This 8" decorative plate produced in the Moschendorf (Hof-Moschendorf), Bavaria factory of Hermann Kühnert and Magnus Tischler was fired between 1890 and 1895. Rapid success led to major expansions, by 1905, nine kilns and over 700 employees manufactured a variety of high quality porcelain items. In fact, quality was so good that export companies in Limoges, France ordered products for almost thirty years beginning in 1910 to be sold in the U.S. and England. Own a piece of history from this fine group of craftsmen and women for your visual enjoyment and potential future monetary gratification. Items such as this will never again be produced.
Charming Gold-Rimmed Mitterteich Dish
A very nicely decorated 6" by 7" gold rimmed Mitterteich dish. There is a barely noticeable "rub" on the bottom foot rim edge, possibly from the original molding, there are no other anomalies noted. The twin birds with flowers and leaves are quite lovely and show beautiful color. This particular mark was used since 1920 and this item likely dates prior to WWII. As the facility is now defunct, Mitterteich antiques can be only expected to increase in value and demand.