Tirschenreuth Bavaria Porcelain Plate

This is a fine porcelain plate featuring a bright white glazed body with a notable hand-painted or transferred underside marking. The underside of the plate displays a dark maker's backstamp for 'Tirschenreuth Bavaria Germany' featuring the characteristic arm-and-staff logo associated with this manufacturer. Below the green/black backstamp is a hand-written pattern or production number '672/0212' in a reddish-brown or gold pigment, suggesting a specific limited production run or specific decorator series. The plate's rim appears to feature an ornate gold-gilded pattern along the front edge, though only a small portion is visible in the frame. The porcelain shows a high-quality, smooth vitrified finish with minimal visible wear on the base ring. Based on the specific style of the stamp and the 'Germany' designation, this piece likely dates to the mid-20th century. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or significant surface crazing, preserving the integrity of the translucent white china. The craftsmanship reflects the classic Bavarian tradition of porcelain manufacturing, known for its durability and aesthetic purity.

I have examined the digital images of this Tirschenreuth Bavaria porcelain plate. The backstamp, featuring the classic stylized PT shield and staff, confirms its origin from the Tirschenreuth factory in Germany, likely dating between the 1920s and the mid-1950s. The handwritten specimen number '672/0212' suggests a specific decorative pattern or a limited run, which is a desirable trait for collectors focusing on specific Bavarian design series. The porcelain body displays a high degree of vitrification and a clean white glaze characteristic of the region's top-tier manufacturers. Visually, the piece appears to be in excellent condition with no immediate evidence of hairline fractures or significant gilding loss, though the underside shows light shelf wear on the foot rim. The market for mid-century Bavarian porcelain remains stable but saturated, with value primarily driven by the complexity of the gold-gilding and the popularity of the pattern. Comparable Tirschenreuth plates of this era typically sell within the double-digit range unless they belong to a rare artist-signed series. This appraisal is limited by the digital nature of the inspection. Without a physical, hands-on examination, I cannot test for minute 'ping' resonance (to detect internal cracks) or use UV light to identify professional cold-paint restorations. A full authentication would require verifying the weight, translucency under direct light, and checking provenance records to confirm the specific production year associated with the hand-painted pattern number.