The Manufacturer: Carl Schumann, Arzberg, Bavaria
- Company: The plate was produced by Carl Schumann Porzellanfabrik AG in Arzberg, Bavaria, Germany.
- Founding: The factory was originally established in Arzberg in 1881 by Christian Heinrich Schumann and Franz Ferdinand Riess (as Porzellanfabrik Schumann & Riess). It was later renamed for Christian’s son, Carl Schumann I, in 1892.
- Closure: The Carl Schumann porcelain factory ultimately ceased production in 1994.
- The mark was used in the 1960s and 1970s.
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This type of plate is typically referred to as a Cabinet Plate or a Decorative Serving Plate. It would have been intended for display in a china cabinet or on a wall, or used for serving delicate items like pastries or nuts, rather than for daily dining.
The “Additional information” section lists the dimensions/parameters for calculating shipping cost, not the item’s actual weight.
