German Plate

Q: My grandfather gave me this 10-inch plate he bought when he used to travel, and it obviously came from Germany. He passed away and I’m not sure of its origin, history, or value. The back is marked “Rosenthal, Studio-linie, Germany, Volksfürsorge.” I’d really appreciate any help you can provide. A: Philipp Rosenthal & Co. […]

Rosenthal Selb-Bavaria Mark

Q: I’m searching for information on the this porcelain mark which is on the bottom of a platter. It says “RosenXthal Selb-Bavaria, Versailles.” There is a crown over the large “X.” Below that it’s stamped “Nicolaus Franz Nachf., Hoflieferant, Frankfurt a.M.” Any leads you may have would be greatly appreciated.   A: The platter was […]

Army Soup Bowl

Q: I found a porcelain soup bowl that was hidden in the storage area of my house and remembered the story my mother told me when I was a child, almost 40 years ago. The soup bowl belonged to the head officer of the German Army in the small city of Amfissa, located in central […]

Rosenthal

Walk into a gift shop and look at the vases and dinnerware. The most eye-catching, most colorful, and most innovative are probably part of the Rosenthal Studio line started in 1961. Under the leadership of Philip Rosenthal, son of the founder, the company created new designs beginning in the 1950s. Famous artists like Walter Gropius, […]