c. 1900–1918 Erdmann Schlegelmilch Porcelain Antique Floral Plate, Germany

$ 11.62

Type: Plate Backstamp: Printed Pattern: Floral Theme: Flower Brand: Erdmann Schlegelmilch Porcelain Factory Shape: Round Antique: Yes Country of Origin: Germany Material: Porcelain Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Set Includes: Plate Color: Multicolor

Description

c. 1900–1918 Erdmann Schlegelmilch Porcelain Antique Floral Plate, Germany. The Erdmann Schlegelmilch Porcelain Factory. : At the turn of the 20th century (c. 1900–1918), Erdmann Schlegelmilch heavily favored this exact combination: an embossed, wavy, or reticulated scalloped rim decorated with delicate, hand-painted or transferware pink roses and soft green foliage. The Erdmann Schlegelmilch Porcelain Factory was based in Suhl, Thuringia, Germany (then part of Prussia). It operated from 1861 until 1937. They were renowned for producing high-quality tableware, kitchenware, and decorative porcelain cabinet plates. Connection to the Plate Signature Style : At the turn of the 20th century (c. 1900–1918), Erdmann Schlegelmilch heavily favored this exact combination: an embossed, wavy, or reticulated scalloped rim decorated with delicate, hand-painted or transferware pink roses and soft green foliage. The "ES Prussia" Era : Plates featuring this specific layout were often stamped on the back with their recognizable ES Prussia mark (where the "ss" in Prussia frequently looked like an old German "f", reading as Prufsia).