Dresden Cake Plate

Q: I’m trying to find out more about this plate. It’s marked “Dresden” underneath with intertwined letters. Can you tell me who made it? A: Dresden, Germany, has been home to many porcelain decorating studios since the early 1700s. In the early years, some porcelain was made in Dresden. But most porcelain marked “Dresden” was […]

Dresden Lamb Mark

Q: What can you tell me about this double-handled, monogrammed, and dated teacup? I have two of them and their matching saucers. They are marked with a lamb and “Dresden” over “60M.” They belonged to a family member, now deceased. Are they old? A: This mark was used by Ambrosius Lamm, a decorator who opened […]

Dresden and Crown

Q: My husband’s grandparents owned these porcelain ewers and gave them to him about 40 years ago. The ewers are 22 1/4 inches tall and are marked with a crown and the word “Dresden.” Can you tell me who made them and how old they are? A: Over 40 porcelain decorating studios operated in Dresden […]