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Item Description: Up for sale is a beautiful, matching vintage pair of fine porcelain salad/lunch plates crafted by the elite Weimar Porzellan factory in Thuringia, Germany. This matching pair features the classic, heavily scalloped "Katharina" shape.
Pattern: 14051 highlighted by elegant raised relief molding, romantic multi-color floral bouquet details, and stunning 24k gold rococo scroll filigree detailing along the inner and outer rims.
Historical Significance: The underside of each plate features the official green Weimar crown-and-shield logo stamped with "MADE IN GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC." This explicit political marking places their production directly behind the Iron Curtain in Soviet-controlled East Germany during the height of the Cold War (c. 1950s–1970s). This historical pedigree makes them an incredible conversation piece for display as well as gorgeous functional tableware.
Condition: Slight 24 k gold wear in detail scroll work, See last pics for that. Otherwise, excellent vintage condition! Free of chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or glaze crazing.
Approximate Dimensions:Diameter: 7.5 inches (19 cm)
Care Note: Due to the authentic, delicate metallic gold leaf detailing, these plates are not microwave safe and should be gently hand-washed only.
