D and B Mark
Q: We inherited this 8-inch dish from my mother-in-law in the 1990s and would like to know if you can tell us anything about it. It looks like it has a Meissen crossed swords mark. How old is it?
A: The mark on your dish is not the Meissen crossed swords mark. If you look closely, you can see that each of the two crossed lines has a letter at the base, “D” and “B.” The word “Hohr” is underneath the lines. The mark was used by Dumler & Breiden of Hohr-Grenzhausen, Germany, a company that made stoneware and steins. The company was founded by Peter Dumler and his brother-in-law, Albert Breiden, in 1883. It closed in 1992. Variations of this mark were used until the 1970s. The mark on your dish was used from about 1930 to 1936.
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http://ginforsodditiques.com/ has some information that says that this style was produced in the 50s. The bottom is glazed. I have seen others in this style unglazed. How do you tell which one’s are from 50s versus the 30s?
Thanks,
Ben
In looking at different blue onion pieces, I have noticed that some have the crossed swords within the pattern, and some do not. What is the significance of this?
I am just a dabbler in antiques/collectibles and I like this particular pattern.
I have looked for the answer online, but to no avail.
I would appreciate your feedback, simply just to amuse my curiosity, if nothing else.
Best Regards,
Wendy