A German plate with marks on underside. What is it and how much is it worth???
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Re: German plate
Your plate is quite modern as these things go, but it is designed after 18th century "Blue Onion" Meissen Porcelain. The mark on it is not from any of the "Big Name" makers and at $50.00 you paid way more than it's worth, similar plates often sell for less than $10.00 at auction.
Re: German plate
I'm not sure if my reply got through to you. Did it??? Lucie
Re: German plate
Hello. I sent you an email at first but I didn't make it go through to you. You got my second email first. Anyway, I wanted to thank you for your response. What company did make this plate and why??? Anything more about the marks on the back, including the blue Japanese-looking mark??? Oh, and did you also see my small, Aztec-looking, Indiana Jones teapot photo I put on this site??? Would you happen to know what that is all about. I am new at this treasure hunting so, well, I guess I overpaid. Oh, well. I could kick myself ... Thanks again. You take care now, Lucie
Re: German plate
The blue mark is most likely a Decorator mark. I don't have a listing for the company marking on this one, but pieces like this based on popular patterns by the world famous Meissen porcelain works have never really been out of production for very long. In regards to your teapot, I've not seen it.
Re: German plate
Well, thank you again very, very much. You know a lot about such things. I really appreciate it. You take care now, Lucie
Re: German plate
The Meissen Company was the first kiln in Germany that started producing high quality porcelain during the 18 th century. The French, German and Dutch had been trying for centuries to copy the Chinese Porcelain that got exported to the west.
The Meissen porcelain has been copied countless times because of the high worth of the orignials and the intricate designs.
I would advise to clean your plate in detergent. Leave it to soak for a night and it will look brandnew