{HISTORY}

Made by Hermann Ohme in Silesia, Germany between 1900-1920, these porcelain salad plates feature a gorgeous color palette of pastel shades that include blush, raspberry, pale butter, pale mint, dove grey and pine green. Ideal for serving salad, desserts, hors d'oeuvres and appetizers, these petite plates in all their cottage-style garden glory will make any table more feminine, any celebration more eye-catching. 

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 summer garden parties, Sunday brunch and all the lovely social gatherings of the warm weather season, these 100-year-old salad plates brighten the day with all sorts of cottage charm. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Matching set of 4 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 slightly in some spots due to age.  Please see photos.

{SIZE}

Each plate 7.5" inches (diameter) and weighs 8 oz.

{FOR THE COLLECTOR}

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