Description
Vintage Porcelain Toast Rack or Napkin Holder White porcelain with gold accents. Given the markings on the bottom of the plate it is possibly from a company in Germany. Likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Vintage Porcelain Toast Rack or Napkin Holder White porcelain with gold accents. Given the markings on the bottom of the plate it is possibly from a company in Germany. Likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Vintage Porcelain Toast Rack
Item Overview
Maker & Attribution
The crossed swords motif is famously associated with the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, the oldest European hard-paste porcelain producer (founded in 1710 in Saxony, Germany). However, due to its fame, the crossed swords were widely imitated by other porcelain manufacturers across Germany and Austria in the late 19th century.
The presence of the “S” above the swords suggests this is not an authentic Meissen mark, but rather a Meissen-style mark used by a different manufacturer—possibly Schierholz, Carl Thieme of Potschappel, or another Dresden-area porcelain maker that produced ornate Rococo-revival pieces for the export and domestic market.
The use of "Ges. gesch." suggests production was likely between 1890–1918, which aligns with the visual style and glaze quality of the piece.
Stylistic Notes
Market Value Estimate
Based on similar items from reputable European makers with Meissen-style marks:
The exact value depends on the confirmed maker and whether it’s part of a matching set. Without definitive attribution to Meissen or another premium house, the value remains more modest, but collectible due to its craftsmanship and age.
Collector Interest & Notes
Collectors of German porcelain, especially from the Dresden and Saxony region, may find this appealing due to:
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