Royal Bayreuth Cup

Q: This cup looks like a teacup with three holes at the top. It’s marked “Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria,” the initials “P” and “T” in shields, and “Priv. 1794.” Can you help identify what kind of cup it is?   A: This is a shaving mug. The three holes are the clue. The shaving brush rests […]

Royal Bayreuth

This mark was sent by a reader who wants to know something about her “one-hundred year old plate.” Discovering the age of her plate is easy! Anything marked “Germany US Zone” was made between 1945 and 1949. The United States was one of four countries occupying Germany after the end of World War II. Royal […]

The Lion Holds a T

This lion and shield mark was used from about 1887 until 1902 by a porcelain company in Tettau, Germany. The pottery was founded in 1794 and is still in business. Dinnerware, coffee and tea sets, tableware, and other items were made. The company also made figurines and dishes decorated with Sand Babies, Snow Babies, and […]