Both pots and tray are from [b]Wächtersbacher Steingutfabrik[/b], better known under their non-Umlaut short ‘[i]Waechtersbach[/i]’. The metal part of the tray however came from the German Kitchenware giant [i]Württembergische Metallwaren-Fabrik[/i], short WMF; the stamped WMF on the ceramic part stating that it was made for a WMF rim; the “Dec. 2104” addition represents the pattern code.

Such teamwork was quite common back then. While Waechtersbach sold such sets, they could not make the metal part, WMF made similar products but could not produce the required ceramics. The result was a symbiosis of sorts, leading to these item marriages. These could be sold as Waechtersbach or WMF, in both cases cross-refering and relying on the good reputation of the other. It is vital to understand that WMF was not seen as mere supplier but equal partner here.

Sometimes one and the same set was sold by both companies, merely differing in the used decoration; WMF also worked together with Villeroy & Boch.