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Antique Erdmann Schlegelmilch Covered Cake Plate

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Decorative Arts - Porcelain Start Price:40.00 USD Estimated At:60.00 - 80.00 USD
Antique Erdmann Schlegelmilch Covered Cake Plate
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Antique Erdmann Schlegelmilch Covered Cake Plate, the hallmark on the bottom of plate was used from 1861 until around 1891, stylized 'ES' mark in red with 'DEPON.', here with the pattern number '3804'. Measures 4.5'' x 8.5''D, FYI: This factory was founded and led by Leonard Schlegelmilch, who lived between 1823 and 1898. He named it in memory of his father, Erdmann Schlegelmilch, who had lived between 1782 and 1844. This Schlegelmilch facility mainly produced kitchenware, tableware, figurines, collector stuff and coffee or tea sets. After Leonard died in 1899, his son Julius Martin continued business and slowly expanded until they reached their peak employment count of 360 people in 1913.