Identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
The maker is definitively identified by the clear, upright 'Schwarzenhammer BAVARIA' crest mark on the base. The presence of 'GERMAN' indicates an export piece, typical of the mid-20th century. The impressed '11/3' confirms the factory shape/size model.
Story
This piece was manufactured by Schwarzenhammer (Porzellanfabrik Schumann & Schreider) in Bavaria, Germany. The presence of English export marks (and typical 'US Zone' associations for this era) dates the piece to the post-WWII period, roughly the late 1940s to 1950s, representing the revival of the German porcelain export industry. The secondary market for mid-century Bavarian reticulated porcelain is abundant but modest in value.
Maker / Origin
Schwarzenhammer
Condition & Value
The valuation assumes the piece is in good vintage condition. The primary condition risks for this specific form are hairline cracks or breaks within the delicate pierced lattice border, and rubbing or loss to the gilded rim and floral transferware.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
The secondary market for mid-century Bavarian reticulated porcelain is abundant but modest in value. Demand is primarily driven by decorative appeal, often appealing to buyers of 'grandmillennial' or cottagecore aesthetics rather than serious porcelain collectors. Because supply is high, these pieces trade reliably but at accessible price points, moving best on retail-focused platforms like Etsy, eBay, and Poshmark rather than through traditional auction houses.
▲ Clear, definitive Schwarzenhammer Bavaria maker's mark and impressed mold numbers confirm authenticity.
▲ Intricate reticulated (pierced) border adds decorative appeal over standard plain plates.
▲ Verified sales of similar pristine items reach up to $40, establishing a solid ceiling.
▼ Unverified condition of the delicate pierced lattice — any hidden hairlines or chips would drop the value drastically.
▼ Exact dimensions are unknown; smaller nut dishes trade at the lower end of the range compared to larger serving plates.
▼ Potential wear to the gilded rim or floral transferware would reduce decorative appeal.
Best Venue
List on a retail marketplace like Etsy or eBay with a Buy-It-Now price of $30-$35, allowing room for offers. Ensure the listing includes well-lit, close-up photographs of the pierced lattice and the gilded rim to assure buyers of its pristine condition.
Upside Potential
If the dish is exceptionally large (over 10 inches) or can be paired with matching pieces to form a complete vanity or dessert set, the combined value would exceed this single-item estimate. As a single standard-sized dish, the $35-$40 high end represents the absolute market ceiling.
Also found — market-range context
Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.