Antique 68 Pc Royal Bayreuth Beverly Floral Rose Dinnerware China Set

Description

Early to mid 20th century 68 piece dinnerware set by Royal Bayreuth in the Beverly pattern. White porcelain with a cream and blue border accented with golden brown oak leaves and pink roses. Set includes: 9 Dinner Plates, 4 Salad Plates, 8 Dessert Plates, 10 Bread Plates, 6 Soup Bowls, 3 Custard Dishes, 16 Saucers, Sugar Bowl with Lid, Creamer, 9 Teacups. Mark used circa 1902-1968.

"Royal Bayreuth is the name of a factory that was founded as Königlich privilegierte Porzellanfabrik Tettau, Schmidt & Greiner, established in 1794 based on permission of Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm II. Alexander v. Humboldt himself campaigned for its foundation. The founders were Johann Friedrich Paul Schmidt, Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel Greiner and Georg Christian Friedmann Greiner. The Greiner family run the business until 1852. The factory was taken over in 1852 by Ferdinand Klaus. Between 1866 and 1879 it was owned by Wilhelm Sontag and Karl Birkner. In 1879 Ludwig Maisel replaced retired Karl Birkner. The name was changed to Porzellanmanufaktur Tettau, Sontag & Maisel. The factory completely burnt down in 1897 but was rebuilt and enlarged by owners. In 1902 Ludwig Maisel retired and Wilhelm Sontag was joined by his sons in managing the business. At the end of 19th century there were 200 employers working for the company. In 1915 it was transformed into a stock corporation Porzellanmanufaktur Tettau A.G. In the 20th century the employment rose to 600. In 1957 it was taken over by Seltmann Weiden group. Because of mounting pressure from Far East cheap imports, the production, sales and administration of Königlich priv. Tettau have been integrated at the locations of the Seltmann Group Rudolstadt / Volkstedt and the Erbendorf plant. It closed in 2019. The marks have changed through the years. A stylized crest, the name Royal Bayreuth, and the word Bavaria appear in slightly different forms from 1870 to about 1919. Later dishes may include the words U.S. Zone (1945–1949), the year of the issue, or the word Germany instead of Bavaria." (The Old Stuff / Kovels)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear

Dimensions

Dinner Plate - 9.5" x 1" / Teacup - 4" x 2" (Diameter x Height)