Q: I have an ironstone platter marked “Plankenhammer” with an eagle, swastika, and the date 1941. Can you tell me more about these marks?
A: Porcelain Factory Plankenhammer was in business in Plankenhammer, Bavaria, Germany, from 1908 to c.1978. This crossed-hammers mark with the word Flass (flowed) was used from c.1920 until the factory closed. The eagle carrying the swastika is the insignia for the Luftwaffe, the German air force from 1933 until 1945. Your platter was made for use by the Luftwaffe.
Porcelain Factory Plankenhammer
