...but I suppose, you must touch life in order to spring from it. F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tender Is The Night 

{HISTORY}

*** THIS SET IS RESERVED FOR TERI A. ***

Made by Hermann Ohme in Silesia, Germany between 1900-1920, these elegant porcelain dinner plates bring all the beauty of spring to the table in an instant. Featuring a gorgeous color palette of pastel shades that include blush, raspberry, pale butter, pale mint, dove grey and pine green, tablesetting with these four opens the decorating door to all sorts of enchanting possibilities. 

Operating from the early 1880s to 1930, Hermann Ohme produced a collection of the prettiest German porcelain for the European, British, and American markets. Known for their two different porcelain glazes - Clear and Old Ivory, the Ohme factory manufactured complete dinnerware sets in a variety of patterns. But this pink rose design appeared on many different styles of dishware within the HO canon, from simple, classic shapes to more ornate pieces.

Ohme's Old Ivory glaze tinted the porcelain to produce a soft creamy shade while the Clear glaze highlighted the natural bright white color of the porcelain clay. These plates, bright and airy with a ring of free-floating roses wrapping around the rim, feature the Clear glaze.  A thin gold inner stripe adds a little extra reflective shimmer. 

Very successful during its run, the downfall of Hermann Ohme ultimately was the Great Depression, when the export trade was significantly interrupted. By that time, most of Ohme's business relied heavily on export relationships with other countries and when the economy collapsed, unfortunately so did the pottery. 

Lucky for us their beautiful dishes still remain. So pretty for spring garden parties, Mother's Day brunch and all the lovely dinner parties of the spring and summer season, these 100-year-old plates brighten the day with all sorts of cottage charm. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Matching set of four dinner plates

- Colors include blush, raspberry, pale butter, pale mint, dove grey and pine green

- Each plate is marked on the bottom with the maker's mark 

{CONDITION}

In beautiful antique condition. These plates contain no chips, cracks or stains. The floral transferware is crisp and clear. The gold stripe is wearing ever so slightly in some spots.  Plaese see photos.

{SIZE}

Each plate measures 9.5" inches in diameter and weighs 14 oz.