THIEME POSTCHAPPEL (1888-1901). Enameled, gilded and glazed porcelain. It presents faults and restorations. Measurements: 58,5 x 24 x 43,5 cm. The Carl Thieme porcelain company was founded in 1886 (or 1836) in Potschappel (Saxony, Germany) by Carl Thieme. The town of Potschappel, along with nearby Dresden and Meissen, has a long history of porcelain production dating back to the 18th century. The company quickly became one of the most successful porcelain factories in Germany. In 1900, the company received a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris for its exquisite porcelain figurines. The Carl Thieme Porcelain Company continued to produce high-quality porcelain until its closure in 1935. It presents faults and restorations.

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