How do I identify Royal Bayreuth?

This exquisite antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria ceramic pitcher is a rare and beautifully crafted piece, shaped in the form of a vibrant pumpkin with lush green leaves accenting the to...

This antique vase was made by the well known Royal Bayreuth factory of Bavaria in approximately 1920 in a period Art Deco style. The vase is composed of porcelain and has a hand-pain...

Rare Post-War ceramic case from Germany, likely by Bayreuth. It features a playful devil-like baby figure hanging over oversized playing cards, adorned with club and spade symbols. F...

Incredibly glamourous porcelain jar with lid by Royal Bayreuth Bavaria. Simple in lines, this lidded jar can have a variety of purposes in your living room as a container or in your vanity as a jewelry container...

Royal Bayreuth Mouse Pitcher is glazed in soft grays with sparkling red eyes. This piece is extremely rare. The size being 8.5 inches high when normally this mouse is 6 inches. The bottom is marked: "Registered." The Royal Bayreuth factory has been the world's unparalleled leader in the production of porcelain for over 200 years, As the oldest Bavarian china firm under private ownership, the factory still stands like a fortress on a hill in the little village of Tettau. It was founded in 1794 in the Thuringian Hills, adjacent to what at one time was known as the East German border. Though delicate to the touch, it's durability makes it last for hundreds of years. The porcelain factory has survived a number of troublesome events, including the Napoleonic-Franco Prussian turmoil, two World Wars, numerous changes in management and ownership, and the great fire of 1897 which destroyed a number of important records and molds. The factory had its roots planted in 1792, when the famous, naturalist and botanist, Alexander von Humboldt, also an expert German geologist, was appointed by the king to research a possible factory site. The king desired a porcelain factory in the Thuringia province, and commanded von Humboldt to find the ideal location and personnel. After a lengthy study, von Humboldt reported to the king that Tettau should be the site of the factory and recommended that Johann Schmidt and Wilhelm Grenier be awarded the permit. By 1794, the factor was open for business. Anytime you see the Royal Bayreuth logo, you will see 1794 as the official date of commencement operations. Dinnerware, dining accessories, coffee and tea sets have been the company's main product line through the years. Just as fascinating are the wide number of collector items that the factory has produced. Included among these are many interesting pieces such as: figurals, rose tapestry...

Set of 8 Royal Bayreuth China cups & saucers white with cobalt and gilt borders. Wonderful condition, with no wear to the gold.