Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
This is a fine porcelain saucer featuring the distinctive backstamp of Royal Tettau, one of Bavaria's oldest and most prestigious porcelain manufacturers. The piece showcases the characteristic translucent, pure white paste and smooth glaze that made Bavarian porcelain famous worldwide.
Story
In 1794, Alexander von Humboldt helped secure the royal privilege for this factory in the dense Bavarian forest. By the mid-1900s, pieces like this saucer were prized exports, bringing European elegance to dining rooms across post-war America.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1794 with the support of the famous naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, the Royal Tettau factory (Königlich Tettau) is the oldest porcelain manufacturer in Bavaria.
Condition & Value
The underside of the saucer appears clean with a crisp, legible maker's mark and minimal shelf wear on the foot ring. No visible cracks or chips are apparent from the back, though the front must be inspected for utensil scratches or gold trim wear. Excellent condition preserves the maximum replacement value.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.