Hello,

I have this beautiful candle holder and would like to find out who
made it and when it was made (I'm guessing around 1900-1915) and it's
estimated value.

A few pictures:
http://www.europeum.net/vp/IMG_0167.jpg
http://www.europeum.net/vp/IMG_0171.jpg

The logo can be seen here: 
http://www.europeum.net/vp/IMG_0194.jpg
http://www.europeum.net/vp/IMG_0185.jpg

Thanks in advance.

Dear czech_man_canada,

Congratulations! You own a piece made by the famous "Sächsische
Porzellan-Manufaktur" (= Saxon Porcelain Factory) in Dresden.

If you look closely, you will see that the logo consists of the
calligraphy characters S and P, and the name of the Saxon capital
Dresden beneath. That was, and still is today, the logo of the
Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur, founded in 1872. You will recognize
it on the company's website:
http://www.dresdner-porzellan.com/

If you would like to contact the manufacturer to inquire for
information on the candle holder's age, here is full contact
information:

Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur Dresden GmbH
Carl-Thieme-Strasse 16
01705 Freital
Germany
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Phone: +49(0)351-647130
Fax: +49(0)351-6492181
E-Mail: info@dresdner-porzellan.com
Website: http://www.dresdner-porzellan.com/

Hope this answers your question!
Regards,
Scriptor


Search terms used:
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"dresdner porzellan"
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Clarification of Answer by scriptor-ga on 12 Mar 2005 16:55 PST

A brief addition: I wish I could provide you information on the candle
holder's value. But in 130 years, the Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur
made a huge number of porcelain products, many of them over a long
time span, and only an expert with tremendous knowledge could say from
small details when a particular item was made and, as a conclusion,
how rare and valuable it is. But I have no doubt that the makers of
the candle holder can provide you information that will surely give
you an impression of the item's possible value.

Scriptor

Thanks for your insight. Much appreciated.