Bavaria porcelain dinner plate / charger
Estimated Value
$10-$30 USD
White glazed porcelain plate with a broad rim and a simple, utilitarian form. The underside bears a green maker’s mark reading 'Bavaria' with a clover-like emblem and an orange stamp reading 'HAND STOUFFER PAINTED' (likely indicating hand decoration or retailer/decorator marking). The piece appears to be a standard dinner plate or serving plate rather than a highly decorative cabinet piece. The finish is glossy and the body looks fine and relatively thin, consistent with mid-century German porcelain tableware.
Era
Mid-20th century (approximately 1940s-1960s)
Origin
Bavaria, Germany
Material
Glazed porcelain
Condition
Good overall condition with light surface wear and minor edge/rim discoloration; no obvious chips or cracks visible from the underside image
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 10.5 to 11 inches in diameter (estimated from image)
Weight
Light to Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium — the marks appear consistent with genuine Bavarian porcelain, but the exact maker and date cannot be confirmed from this single underside view
Provenance
Likely produced in Bavaria, Germany for export or domestic tableware use; the Stouffer-related mark suggests possible decoration, distribution, or retail association in the United States
Historical Significance
Bavarian porcelain was widely exported in the 20th century and is representative of postwar European tableware production. Pieces marked for hand decoration or retail distribution can be of interest to collectors, though plain white examples are generally modest in value unless part of a notable service or maker line.
Restoration Notes
- •No visible restoration detected
- •Minor rim wear/discoloration consistent with age and use