Thuringia Remnant Service "East Frisian Rose" Porcelain Manufactory Elgersburg, late 19th/early 20th c., partly painted Wallendorf imitation mark, of bulbous form with relief decoration "Broken Staff", floral decoration in polychrome onglaze painting, consisting of teapot, four place settings, a demitasse with matching saucers as well as a further saucer, the latter with a hairline crack, otherwise good condition in keeping with its age with a few minor manufacturing defects and slight signs of wear, h pot 12 cm, h teacup total 5.5 cm each, d plates 17 cm each.

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