Rosenthal - Table service (6) - Porcelain - Molière – “Florida”

Rosenthal – Kronach, Germany
Molière Form • “Florida” Pattern • Elfenbein Ivory Porcelain
Reticulated Dessert Set (6 pcs) – ca. 1946–1949

This elegant and beautifully preserved dessert set by Rosenthal, Kronach (Germany) represents one of the more sought‑after combinations within the company’s mid‑20th‑century production: the refined Molière form, the luminous Elfenbein (ivory‑tone) porcelain, and the “Florida” floral decoration — a pattern significantly less common than the Moss Rose or Classic Rose variants typically found on the market. The set consists of one large reticulated serving plate and five matching small dessert plates, all featuring the distinctive pierced (openwork) cartouches enriched with hand‑applied gilding.

The pieces display the refined craftsmanship associated with Rosenthal’s Kronach factory, active through the first half of the 20th century. Based on the specific backstamp — R.C. Rosenthal, crown emblem, Kronach – Germany, pattern and form notation — this ensemble can be reliably attributed to the late 1940s, in the immediate post‑war production period when quality decorative porcelain was produced in comparatively limited quantities.

Details:
- Manufacturer: Rosenthal & Co., Kronach, Germany
- Form: Molière – scalloped rim with reticulated accents
- Pattern: Florida – multicolour floral décor in pink, blue, yellow and green
- Material: Elfenbein (ivory) porcelain
- Decoration: Hand‑applied gilded rim and scrollwork
- Period: ca. 1946–1949 (based on factory backstamp style and production records)

Composition:
- 1 large serving plate – approx. 20 cm diameter
- 5 small dessert plates – approx. 10 cm diameter

Condition Report:
- Large plate: minor, age‑consistent wear to the gilding and small areas of the floral motif; no chips, cracks or hairlines.
- Small plates: very good condition with strong gilding (approx. 90–95% retention); no structural damage observed.
- All pieces with clean porcelain surface and well‑preserved reticulated rims.

This level of preservation is considered excellent for delicate, reticulated ivory porcelain of this period.

Provenance & Collectibility:
- The Molière form with pierced ornaments has long been appreciated by Rosenthal collectors for its refined silhouette and the technical sophistication required to produce openwork rims. The “Florida” décor, far less frequently encountered than Rosenthal’s staple floral patterns, adds a layer of rarity that enhances the set’s desirability for collectors of early‑ to mid‑century European porcelain.
- The combination of Elfenbein porcelain, reticulation, and a post‑war Kronach backstamp positions this group as a representative and increasingly scarce example of Rosenthal’s decorative output in the 1940s.

Packaging & Shipping:
The set will be packed with exceptional care, ensuring each piece is individually protected to guarantee safe delivery.