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18th century LUDWIGSBURG porcelain dish #2312923

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18th century  LUDWIGSBURG porcelain dish #2312923
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This is a rare and magnificent 18th century soft past porcelain square LUDWIGSBURG porcelain serving dish. In 1758 the manufacture was founded by Carl Eugen, Duke of Württemberg. A year later production began under Joseph Jacob Ringler. Because of the generous promotion the manufacture grew rapidly to 179 employees. In 1761 an additional faience manufacture was founded; later they produced earthenware, stove and wall tiles, too.

Decline started after 1770. Inspite of intensive attempts by King Friedrich I. to strengthen the manufactuere, and in spite of trying to save it by leasing it privately, King Wilhelm I. had to close it in 1824.


The dish is beautifully hand painted with blue cornflowers in the cornflower pattern.The cornflower pattern or as the French call it Barbeau, was introduced at Sevres about 1774 for French Queen Marie Antoinette. Cornflowers was her favorite flower. The cornflower pattern was subsequently produced at her Parisian porcelain factory on the rue Thiroux. This caused the pattern to be known as "decor de la Reine." This pattern is regarded as a classic Louis XVI porcelain pattern. This piece is from the 19th century collection of Mrs, W, Vanderbilt New York. The dish is 9 1/4 inches square. Some ware to the blue enamel on the rim.
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<tr><td>Condition:Good </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1770's</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:18th century LUDWIGSBURG porcelain dish</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Louis XVI</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:painted porcelain </td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:cornflower</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Historic Baltimore MD</td></tr>
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