posted on February 8, 2003 05:03:05 AM new
Here is the story: I had some china that belonged to my great grandmother. I had one serving piece, tried to id the mark. Never could and sold it. I was told that my grandmother probably hand painted it herself. Well, guess what? I found some plates at the goodwill yesterday that match the serving bowl! Same Mark and everthing. There are 6 of them. I don't think she did these too!
Now here is the problem: Can't date the mark. I have looked on ebay, google searched it, Looked on Tias and found nada, nothing. Can someone help me date these plates? I sure hope so. I believe it is prior to 1900's. Which would be about right for dear old Great Grandma. Here are the fotos
posted on February 8, 2003 05:23:55 AM new
I'm looking at Kovels "New Dictionary of Marks". The mark is shown in the "Shields" section. the info reads:
CARL SCHUMANN PORCELAIN FACTORY
ARZBERG, BAVARIA, GERMANY (W. GERMANY)
PORCELAIN, GREEN, BLUE UNDERGLAZE
1918+ (1881-PRESENT)
I'm not sure what this dating information means. Hope this info is helpful.
posted on February 8, 2003 05:30:41 AM new
I saw a few schumann marks in my copy of Kovel's but none that matched the one I have. Are you sure you found the exact mark I have in the book? If so, what version of kovels' marks do you have?
posted on February 8, 2003 05:54:23 AM new
Loretta, You are so kind to do all of this work for me. I have the same book you have and >>>>> I finally found what you found. I wonder what the "Porcelain Green, blue underglaze means. I guess it is describing the mark. Yep, it is blue.
