From 1790
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Blankenhain, Germany
Different variations of the 'S' mark were used onwards, but no dates can be given.
Pottery & porcelain
Blankenhain, Germany · 1790–2018 · 26 marks.
From 1790
Blankenhain, Germany
Different variations of the 'S' mark were used onwards, but no dates can be given.
After 1790
Blankenhain, Germany
Used , third example.
After 1790
Blankenhain, Germany
Used , fourth example.
After 1790
Blankenhain, Germany
Used , second example.
c. 1905
Blankenhain, Germany
Used from onwards, the of the Weimar dukes. Minor changes were made over the time, this is one with small "Germany".
1924
underglaze · green, blue · Blankenhain, Germany
the mark was changed again by adding the crown and laurel, resulting in the mark shown here which was used in green and blue under glaze.
1928–1960
blue · Blankenhain, Germany
This blue mark seems to have been used from , used on products with small bases were the bigger mark did not fit.
1948
Blankenhain, Germany
the mark was altered and now carried the addition "Weimar Porzellan" as shown here.
To 1980
Blankenhain, Germany
In 1949 the note "Made in " was added and used .
1980
Blankenhain, Germany
then saw the introduction of the "Made in German Democratic Republic" addition.
1990
Blankenhain, Germany
This mark was used on all pieces to celebrate the 200 year production aniversary in .
1992
Blankenhain, Germany
This one is from a limited edition plate.
1999
Blankenhain, Germany
Used to celebrate the status of the city of Weimar as Cultural City of Europe in . Can only be found on the "Weimar Classics 99' Limited Edition".
Undated
Blankenhain, Germany
Another version of the mark, here with large "Germany". That addition was not always used ...
Undated
gold · Blankenhain, Germany
Same as before, this time with the "Echt Weimar Kobalt" addition in .
Undated
Blankenhain, Germany
Items made for retailer Wheelock received own marks like this one.
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Blankenhain, Germany
and some of these are surrounded by "Made in Germany".
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green · Blankenhain, Germany
Another example in bright green. (Picture: Thomas Menz)
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Blankenhain, Germany
for example it was never used under this version with filled horizontal bars (drawn example).
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Blankenhain, Germany
Marks were not always perfect as can be seen when looking at this example.
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painted · Blankenhain, Germany
The finer painted is found on younger items (here including "Germany") ...
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Blankenhain, Germany
This one was in use only shortly after the founding of the , note the "Made in Germany". (Picture: Jacqueline Kacprzak)
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Blankenhain, Germany
The currently used mark.
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Blankenhain, Germany
Here a version with "Made in Germany" and a (so far) unidentified third party addition.
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Blankenhain, Germany
The mark was also used in a colored version like this. (Picture: Michael Payne)
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painted · red · Blankenhain, Germany
Here an example with the hard to find "Weimar Handpainted China" addition in red.
Also known as: Blankenhainer Porzellanfabrik C.&E. Carstens · Christian Andreas Wilhelm Speck · Duxer Porzellanmanufaktur AG · Porzellanfabrik Christian Speck · Porzellanfabrik Fasold & Eichel · VEB Weimar Porzellan