Antique Schierholz & Sohn porcelain, produced in Plaue, Thuringia, from 1817, is renowned for ornate Rococo style hand painted decoration, applied flowers and cherub motifs.
Key items include reticulated baskets, vases, and ornate centerpieces. Often bearing Dresden-style markings, these pieces are highly collectible, with earlier 19th-century items featuring intricate gilding and detailed, high-quality painting.
Key Characteristics and History
Factory Origin: Founded in 1817 in Plaue, Thuringia, by Johann Karl Rudolf Heuäcker and Dr. Gottlob Ferdinand Heuacker.
Style: Known for luxurious, heavily decorated pieces, including ornate Rococo candelabras, fruit bowls with applied porcelain flowers, and lithophanes.
Markings: Look for the "Von Schierholz" or "Plaue" marks, often featuring a cloverleaf or shepherd's hook.
Reputation: The firm became a prestigious maker of "Dresden ware" style porcelain.
This piece is a small vase that is missing its original lid but is in remarkable condition considering its age and fragility!
Stands approx 12cm high
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