10 German Schierholz Dresden Floral Porcelain Place Card Holders Name Tags

Description

Set of 10 mid to late 20th century porcelain place card name plaques or holders by Schierholz Porzellan. Features bright multicolored flowers on a bed of grass.

"The manufacture was founded in 1816 by Heuäcker Brothers. Christian Gottfried Schierholz first became a partner when one brother died and then took over ownership of the company at the demise of the second brother in 1818. This Thuringian manufactory gained fame by pioneering the production of lithophanes in 1849. These masterpieces are made of unglazed porcelain with filigree, light-permeable engravings. The manufactory has in its resources more than 2,000 models. Their artists are still working on new motifs. In 1851 after Christian's death, the factory management was taken over by his sons, Julius and Hugo. hen Hugo Schierholz died in 1860, his widow Julie & brother Julius, continued control. Up until then, the factory had produced mainly industrial and ordinary domestic porcelain, but after March 1865, they produced only decorative porcelain; e.g. figurines, vases and candlesticks etc. In 1877 the next generation, Max (son of Julius) and Arthur (son of Hugo) took over, however by 1887 Max had left, leaving Arthur with sole ownership. The modeller, Edmund Haase joined the company on 1st April 1884 and by 1900 had created the range of character steins we know today. In 1899 upon the death of Arthur, the business became a public limited company, changing its name to Von Schierholz Porzellan Manufaktur Plaue G.m.b.H. It was then nationalised in 1972 to become VEB Porzellan Manufaktur Plaue. During 1986 to 1990, a limited range of character steins was manufactured for Rastal GmbH & Co. KG. Upon German re-unification in 1990, the company's name reverted back to Von Schierholz Porzellan Manufaktur Plaue G.m.b.H. at which time the range of character steins were again produced, using mainly original moulds, under the von Schierholz name. Since 1995 it has been part of the Königlich privilegierte Porzellanmanufaktur Tettau G.m.b.H. Steins were manufactured during: Late 1890's-1906 & 1986-1995." (Source: Stein Marks / The Old Stuff)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear

Dimensions

2.75" x 2" x 1" (Width x Depth x Height)