Available for purchase is a stunning antique porcelain dinner plate crafted by Lorenz Hutschenreuther in Selb, Bavaria. This piece features the classic "Racine" shape—the same elegant, scalloped mold used for the famous Blenheim pattern—but presented in a sophisticated and versatile gold-on-white colorway.
Design & Craftsmanship:
Shape: The Racine blank, characterized by its beautifully embossed white-on-white scrolls and deep scalloped edges.
Gilding: Heavily encrusted gold hand-applied to the crest of each scallop, providing a luxurious, brilliant contrast against the bright white Bavarian porcelain.
Quality: Early 20th-century craftsmanship from the Selb factory, known for producing some of the finest "white gold" porcelain in Germany.
Condition: This plate is in excellent antique condition, especially considering its age (circa 1900–1920s).
Gilding: The heavy gold remains vibrant and thick with only negligible shelf wear.
Surface: No chips, cracks, or crazing. The center is clean and free of significant utensil marks. (Please review the high-resolution photos to appreciate the quality of the gold application and the porcelain's luster.)
Measurements:
Diameter: Approx. 10 inches
Markings:
Features the green LHS Lion "Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria" backstamp.
Includes the hand-painted decorator’s mark "71" on the underside.