Dessert service (8) - Porcelain

8 dessert plates by Villeroy & Boch, from the "Burgenland" collection in red. This classic German design features detailed red or pink transferware patterns depicting a romantic river landscape—complete with castles and mountains—at the center, surrounded by a rich floral border set against the scalloped surface of the porcelain. The "Burgenland" collection is one of the brand's most famous and long-running series, produced in several colors (blue, green, brown, and red). Thanks to their timeless country-style (*Landhaus*) aesthetic and exceptional porcelain quality, these plates are highly prized today by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage tableware in the region.
• Production technique: *Mettlacher Kupferdruck* (Mettlach copperplate printing). The motif is printed onto the porcelain using engraved copper plates. • Protection: *Unterglasur* (underglaze technique). This means the motif is applied before the final glazing, making it exceptionally resistant to wear. • Origin and age: The inscription "SAAR" and "Made in Germany" indicates that the item was produced at the factory in Mettlach, in the Saarland region. This specific form of the maker's mark, featuring the inscription "SAAR," was used in the post-World War II period—specifically during the 1950s and early 1960s—when the Saarland held a distinct economic status prior to its full integration into the Federal Republic of Germany.