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Rare 1915 Rosenthal Selb-Bavaria China, Set of 13 Plates - Cobalt / Gold Embellished Trim
The Overview:
An exquisite, heirloom-quality set of 13 porcelain plates manufactured by the prestigious Rosenthal in SELB Bavaria, Germany. Designed on Rosenthal's highly collectible "Donatello" blank porcelain shape, these antique pieces date to the World War I era (circa 1910–1920). They have been lovingly cared for and gently enjoyed on special occasions across 5 generations!
Set Composition & Dimensions
This 13-piece collection includes three distinct sizes, making it an excellent starter set or a beautiful addition to an existing dinner service:
* 4 Dinner Plates: 10" diameter
* 6 Deep-Dish / Rimmed Soup Plates: 10" diameter (ideal for pasta, soup, or sauced entrees)
* 3 Salad / Dessert Plates: 7 ¾" diameter
Design Highlights
* Vibrant Border: Features a striking, deep cobalt blue collar.
* Intricate Gilding: Adorned with an intricate, embellished etched gold trim on the outer border.
* Elegant Center: Framed by a clean, simple gold trim that perfectly accents the crisp white center.
Condition Report
* Structural Integrity: Fair to Good antique condition overall. Absolutely no chips, nicks, hairline fractures, or cracks. The structural porcelain is entirely intact.
* Cosmetic Wear: In keeping with their 110+ year history and multi-generational use, there is visible, age-appropriate cosmetic wear. Some plates show more handling wear than others, primarily located along the cobalt borders and the gold gilding on the very outer edges (please refer closely to the listing photos and videos for a clear visual representation).
Authentic Manufacturer Markings
* Each piece features the authentic underglaze green Rosenthal crown backstamp.
* 12 of the plates feature the handwritten crimson pattern style number "1915" on the base.
* 1 Dinner Plate variation: One of the 10" dinner plates does not feature the "1915" script, but instead displays a unique hand-painted red monogram "M" directly beneath the green maker's mark stamp, adding a fascinating historical touch to the set.
