Orla German Porcelain Chocolate Service, Antique — Quist & Kowalski, c. 1906–1909

This antique chocolate service was produced by Porzellanmanufaktur Union Quist & Kowalski of Kleindembach, Thuringia, Germany, and bears the firm's distinctive “Orla” mark. Research into the manufacturer's trademark history indicates that this mark was actively used on its porcelain from approximately 1906 to 1909, providing an unusually narrow production period for an unnumbered piece of early German porcelain.

The tall chocolate pot is distinctly of its era, with an elegant paneled body, flared and scalloped foot, high-set angular handle, gracefully rising spout, and fitted domed lid with an architectural loop finial. Its flowing molded form reflects the influence of Jugendstil and Art Nouveau design then shaping European decorative arts.

Soft sprays of pink and blush roses with green foliage decorate the white porcelain, lending warmth and delicacy to the more architectural form of the pot. Subtle gold accents complete the decoration.

Offered as a small chocolate service with a coordinating cup and saucer, this is a beautifully preserved survivor of early twentieth-century Thuringian porcelain production—dating to approximately 1906–1909 and now well over a century old.

Details

Maker: Porzellanmanufaktur Union Quist & Kowalski

Mark: “Orla”

Origin: Kleindembach, Thuringia, Germany

Date: Antique, c. 1906–1909

Dimensions:

Chocolate Pot — 9½" H x 5⅝" base diameter x 6½" handle to spout

Cup — 3" H x 2⅜" diameter

Saucer — 5⅜" diameter

Condition

The chocolate pot is in very good antique condition overall. There are a couple of small chips to the interior of the lid. These are concealed when the lid is in place and do not detract from the displayed appearance of the piece. The primary cup and saucer are in good condition.

Please review the photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Complimentary Display Pieces

Two additional matching cups and saucers are included at no additional cost. The two additional cups have cracks and are not suitable for holding liquids or for food and beverage use.

They are included solely as decorative display pieces for a buyer who would enjoy presenting a fuller grouping of this century-old service. They are not factored into the asking price and are not represented as functional pieces.

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