Vintage Ilmenau East German Porcelain Floral Gold Gilt Bowls Set 2 Henneberg For Sale

Graf von Henneberg Porzellan | Ilmenau, Thuringia | Circa 1949–1956

An elegant pair of vintage German porcelain serving bowls featuring elaborate sculptural forms, ornate gold-gilt scrollwork, and beautifully detailed multicolored floral bouquets. Manufactured by Graf von Henneberg Porzellan in Ilmenau, Thuringia, East Germany, these decorative pieces represent the refined floral styling and intricate detailing associated with postwar German porcelain.

The two bowls feature complementary ornate profiles with deeply scalloped, sweeping rims and molded scrollwork highlighted in gold. Their ivory-white glazed surfaces provide a beautiful backdrop for colorful bouquets of pink roses, orange blossoms, purple and blue flowers, yellow blooms, and detailed green foliage. Additional floral sprays around the rims enhance their rich, traditional European appearance.

Offered together as a set, these distinctive bowls make an attractive addition to a collection of vintage German porcelain, an elegant china cabinet display, or a traditional tablescape.

Graf von Henneberg Porzellan has a long history of porcelain production in Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany. These bowls are attributed to approximately 1949–1956, based on their factory and export markings and the historical context of postwar East German porcelain production.

One bowl bears an “East-Germany” marking, while the other carries the factory\'s VEB / “Made in Germany” marking. During the postwar period, German porcelain manufacturers used different country-of-origin marks for export markets. The markings on these pieces provide an interesting connection to this period of German manufacturing and international trade.

An especially noteworthy feature for collectors is the original green hand-brushed numbering visible on the undersides of the bowls.

Research into these factory markings indicates that the handwritten numbers served as production and decoration codes, associated with details such as the porcelain form or blank, the specific decorative pattern, and the individual decorator responsible for the work.

Rather than being arbitrary marks, these codes offer a fascinating glimpse into how porcelain forms and decorative work were identified within the factory\'s production process. They provide an additional layer of interest for collectors researching German porcelain marks, floral patterns, and the history of Ilmenau decorative wares.

The original green markings remain visible and are included in the photographs. Although the exact pattern and individual decorator have not been conclusively identified, the markings are an important part of the bowls\' manufacturing history.

• Factory location: Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany

• Origin: East Germany

• Period: Circa 1949–1956, attributed

• Quantity: Two bowls, sold together as a set

• Larger bowl: 9⅜ inches

• Smaller bowl: 7 inches

• Material: Glazed porcelain

• Decoration: Multicolored floral bouquets and gold-gilt detailing

• Form: Ornately molded, scalloped and sculptural rims

• Factory marks: East-Germany and VEB / Made in Germany markings

• Additional markings: Hand-brushed green factory vintage condition. The floral motifs remain crisp and colorful, and the gold scrollwork appears intact, retaining its attractive decorative finish. Both bowls present exceptionally well, with glossy glazed surfaces and beautifully preserved ornamental details.

  Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the actual pieces, underside markings, floral decoration, and gold detailing.

  A DISTINCTIVE PAIR FOR THE VINTAGE PORCELAIN COLLECTOR

  With their elaborate molded profiles, colorful floral painting, gold-gilt accents, and original factory markings, these bowls offer considerably more visual interest than ordinary serving pieces.

  Their attributed early East German export-era production and surviving hand-brushed factory codes make them particularly interesting to collectors of vintage European porcelain and traditional German decorative wares.

  A beautiful coordinated pair for display, collection, or an elegant traditional table setting.

  Both bowls are included in this listing and will be carefully packed for shipment.

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