Rare Antique 1918+ MZ Altrohlau CM-R Czechoslovakian Fine Porcelain Dinner Plate Vintage

Rare Antique 1918+ MZ Altrohlau CM-R Czechoslovakian Fine Porcelain Dinner Plate VintageThe firm of Altorhlau was established by Benedikt Hassler in 1810 as a Faience and Stoneware pottery producer. The name Altrohlau came from the Austrian town which was located in present day Stara Role near Karlovy Vary in Czechoslovakia. In 1823 the firm was acquired by August Novotny & Co and after 1836 the factory began to manufacture porcelain. In 1884 the company was sold to Moritz Zdekauer from Prague. The marks MZ Altrohlau CM R, Czechoslovakia

This item is a red clay plate decorated with Greek mythological imagery and the Greek key along the rim

6 dinner forks

The Royal Pavilion at Brighton – Grandeur dreamed of and realised by King George IV along with three of England’s most illustrious architects who built and furnished what was to become known as the Royal Pavilion at Brighton

the colour and oval shape of the item also permits it to be used as a display dish

with the green wash border variations a close second

Sugar bowl height with lid: 11

A set of two identical vitreous china soup bowls manufactured by Continental China

Spout to back of body: 21

The saucer and tea plate both have scalloped rims

their art pottery has gained recognition and has become widely collectable due to its rarity

Please note the size of these items

The firm originally began manufacturing as Soho Pottery but was renamed Simpsons Pottery Ltd in 1944