Porcelain dinner plate with maker's mark (likely German porcelain)
Estimated Value
$10-$30
A white glazed porcelain plate with a simple molded rim and a printed backstamp at the center. The mark appears to read 'PAMM' or similar above a shield-style emblem, with additional text that looks like 'SCHUMANN ARZBERG GERMANY' or a closely related factory mark. The plate has a plain utilitarian or hotelware-style form rather than decorative hand-painted decoration, suggesting it was made for table service rather than display. The backstamp indicates German manufacture and likely mass production from a porcelain factory in the first half of the 20th century.
Era
Early to mid-20th century (approx. 1920s-1950s)
Origin
Germany
Material
Glazed porcelain
Condition
Good overall condition; appears clean with no obvious chips, cracks, or major wear visible from the back. Minor surface wear or utensil marks cannot be ruled out from this image.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 inches in diameter
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - The porcelain and printed backstamp appear consistent with vintage German tableware, but the maker's mark is not fully legible in the image, so exact attribution is uncertain.
Provenance
Likely German porcelain tableware, possibly from a factory in Arzberg or a related Bavarian porcelain producer. Exact maker is uncertain due to blur and partial obscuration of the mark.
Historical Significance
German porcelain factories, especially in Bavaria, were major producers of durable household and hotelware in the 20th century. While this type of plate is not especially rare, it reflects the strong export and domestic porcelain tradition of German ceramics.