This listing is for the set or group of 6 Swan shaped porcelain bowls or planters that you see in the photos. All six pieces are marked as you can see in the photos. Some research tells me that the mark indicates that they were made by the Schierholz Porcelain Factory of Plaue, Thuringia, Germany. Mored research tells me that the crown and shield with triple oak leaves mark was first used in 1910. Because of its relative simplicity, I think that this is probably an early crown and shield mark but I do not know the exact time periods that it was used. I believe that it is old enough to be considered vintage. There are three different sizes: One large swan measuring close to 8 inches high and weighing close to 1 pound 10 ounces; two medium size swans each measuring close to 4 inches tall and weighing close to 5.2 ounces; and three small size each measuring close to 3 ½ inches high and weighing close to 3.2 ounces. The condition is much like you see it in the 26 photos after the general description. There is varying wear on the small black triangles on the ends of the beaks that exposes the gold beneath. Close-up photos show 12 flowers with what looks to me to be broken or slightly chipped petals. I see one such flower on the big swan, 4 on one medium size swan, 3 on the other medium size swan, 2 on one small swan and 1 each on the other two small swans. The first close-up of a flower is of the broken one on the front of the large swan. I have provided close-ups of the rest of them. The chips or breaks on the flowers are not easy to see and I wonder if they are manufacturing flaws. There are a few very tiny dark spots in the glazes that I believe are from when they were made. I cleaned them up some they could benefit from further cleaning. There is a little soil on the unglazed bottoms. Otherwise, all swans are fine and as shown with no or cracks or chips or other breaks or signs of repair. My photos should give you a good idea of their general condition. I guarantee this photo to be as described and represented by the 26 photos after the general description. The photos are part of the description. Please look at all of them. Please know that the lighting in my photos is uneven and that there might be shadows or reflections. The colors on my monitor look close to but not exactly like the actual colors. Different monitors may show different colors. 26 photos should load with this listing. The item “Vintage VON SCHIERHOLZ GERMANY Set 6 Porcelain Swan Bowl Planter Applied Flowers” is in sale since Tuesday, April 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\Art Pottery\European Pottery\German”. The seller is “foundfeeling” and is located in Albany, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.
- Material: Porcelain
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Object Type: Figurine
- Color: White
- Brand: VON SCHIERHOLZ
