Z.S & G Bavaria Floral Porcelain Handled Plate/Dresser Tray. Measures 11". Very good condition. There is wear on gold around rim.
Add a piece of European history to your home with this exquisite 11-inch hand-painted porcelain plate from Z.S. & Co. (Zeh, Scherzer & Co.) of Rehau, Bavaria, Germany. This factory, founded in 1880, earned a prestigious reputation for producing high-quality decorative porcelain that rivaled famous makers like Rosenthal and Hutschenreuther. The "Z.S. & Co." backstamp indicates this piece was produced during the company's most celebrated era of decoration, likely between 1880 and 1918.
This versatile plate functions beautifully as a large serving charger or a sophisticated dresser tray for perfumes and jewelry. It features a romantic Art Nouveau floral motif, typically seen in the "Mignon" or "Orleans" series, showcasing lush roses and blossoms in shades of rose pink and cream. The integrated handles and scalloped edges provide a refined aesthetic that is characteristic of the fine export china that made Bavarian porcelain a staple of elegant American homes at the turn of the century. While the porcelain remains in very good condition, it shows honest signs of its over 100-year history, including authentic wear to the gold-gilded rim and minor surface character.
This item is antique, over 100 years old. While it appears to be in very good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
