Late 19th Century Zeh Scherzer Bavaria Porcelain Platter With Pink Roses and Gilded Rim.

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Zeh, Scherzer & Co. was a porcelain manufacturing company founded in Rehau, Bavaria, Germany, in 1880. They produced a wide … Read more Zeh, Scherzer & Co. was a porcelain manufacturing company founded in Rehau, Bavaria, Germany, in 1880. They produced a wide range of dinnerware and decorative items, often featuring floral patterns and gilded accents, which were popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company's mark, often including "Z S & Co" and "Bavaria," is recognizable to collectors of antique German porcelain.

This platter, with its delicate pink roses and ornate rim, exemplifies the aesthetic preferences of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Such pieces were commonly used for serving desserts, fruits, or small appetizers at formal gatherings and tea parties. The combination of fine porcelain, detailed hand-painted or transferred floral designs, and gold trim made these items both functional and decorative, highly sought after for their elegance and craftsmanship. See less