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Dresden Porcelain Inkstand
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain non-Figural |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | Tray measures 11" by 7 ¾” |
This porcelain set consists of a tray with an inkwell, sander, and vase, which feature harbor scenes with ships and merchants along the banks – tiny paintings with deep perspective.
The “A.R.” (Augustus Rex) mark on the tray is a derivative of an early Meissen mark. Helena Wolfsohn had a porcelain decorating business which used a wide array of blanks from other companies. In 1878 Leopold Elb took over the Wolfsohn studio and copied the mark registered by KPM (Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur – Royal Porcelain Factory). KPM appealed for court intervention which forced the studio to stop using the mark in 1883.
Here is a link to the complete history: PM&M [Germany / Saxony / Dresden (02)] (porcelainmarksandmore.com)
Sold for $250 in December 2023
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