Porcelain Manufactory GLORIA by Birgit Weidl. Despite diligent studies and rigorous tests, and in contrast to other materials, it has not yet been determined whether or not porcelain ages. Managing Directors are Georg Kaiser, Willy Alboth and Hubertus Kaiser. Ballerinas | Each hand-made piece has its own unique personality. Urns / Vases Find the Value of your Meissen Porcelain. when the Allies ceased being armies of occupation and then the marks became KAISER PORZELLANEspecially made for those who relish the pleasures of both life and time. We have a public forum here on this site with over 2000 pages of pottery mark queries and answers. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Golden Crown, E & R Germany . . Marks literature. The company's activities are led by the Kaiser-Porzellan Manufaktur Staffelstein GmbH & Co. KG. Global shipping available. m = "I thought this might interest you"; Next, workers use compressed air to remove dust from the porcelain pieces. Even though company names are now better known, and many items are attributed to specific makers, the more generic term "West German pottery . Scan the index of this pottery marks identification guide to help you identify your. Females Wilhelm Dehler doll mark WD 1872-1894 Neustadt. Antique Miniature Short Hair Kitty Kitten Blue Mark. Hubertus Kaiser is born, the son of Georg and Erna Kaiser. The most common German bisque doll to find is by far the Armand Marseille 390 and 370. This company is well known for its various forms and expressive colors. 1871, the words Bavaria, Germany, were used. Original Price 80.00 Home| Maker's mark. reunification on October 3rd 1990, all companies instantly used Italian marks. Germany is internationally known for its traditional salt-glazed beer steins and jugs, elegant Meissen porcelain dishes and figurines and Hummel porcelain figurines. Made in West Germany. Porcelain and pottery marks. Read our Cookie Policy. Porcelain production is very much a craft, as it remains today. The U.S. He builds the new factory in Kronach. but provide no information. copyrighted and therefore I request that you The production started on October 1, 1832 and was based on white clay found in 1829 in Ysenburg-Waechtersbach forest. with 'Made in GDR' or 'Made in German Democratic Republic'. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. I believe the color ink may As proof it is your photo, Marks on art pottery are usually found on the base and include "W. Germany," a 3-digit design number, and a two-digit height in centimeters. Click any thumbnail to see a larger picture and read the text. Hubertus Kaiser becomes a partner of the company together with his father and uncle. The Waechtersbacher Steingutfabrik was established in 1832 by Count Adolf of Ysenburg and Bdingen. Ceramics range in texture from coarse, such as plain clay tile, to progressively finer products such as earthenware, majolica, faience, and stoneware, to porcelain - the finest textured of all ceramics. Collectors began to notice its wares during the 1990s, and interest in this pottery has increasingly grown, becoming highly desirable to mid-century modern-style enthusiasts. Plates and cups are turned (plaster molded and cast). This site created September 12,1999 "West German Art Pottery" is used to describe this period between 1949 and 1990. Porcelain has no odor or taste of its own and absorbs neither from food or drink. It is a fact that people collect. Thanks to founder's grandson Franz Goebel in 1935 famous Hummel figurines were born. In more recent history the addition of the 'Made in Germany' porcelain mark helps us with the . Frederick II greatly admired the factory's "white . // (C) 2000 www.CodeLifter.com After a good start into the New Year and an excellent response to the established changes in the collection, the Iraq crisis and the recession in the European markets lead to a decline of demand in late spring, which makes an additional restructuring of the company necessary. " West German companies changed their marks to "Made in West Germany." When Germany reunited in 1989, . Most are mass-produced and are hurriedly hand-painted. In the midst of a downturn, 100 employees are laid off. knowing more about the marking procedures of the company." Willy Alboth dies. /* 120x240, created 1/17/09 */ How to identify porcelain / pottery markings, or manufacturers marks? Enter recipient's e-mail: