Nymphenburg porcelain, produced in Bavaria from around the middle of the 18th century until the present day. The first factory was established in 1747 at the castle of Neudeck, outside Munich, by Maximilian III Joseph, elector of Bavaria. The wares produced here are sometimes called “Neudeck – Nymphenburg.” In 1761 the factory was moved to Nymphenburg, on the outskirts of Munich, where it still operates.

The fame of Nymphenburg rests on its figures, particularly those in the Rococo style modeled between 1754 and 1763 by Franz Anton Bustelli. Bustelli was succeeded as modellmeister by Dominikus Auliczek, who introduced the neoclassical style at Nymphenburg.

The service Rococo was the first “Electoral court service” created by the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg and is still regarded as one of the most revolutionary service designs of the 18th century. Dating from Franz Anton Bustelli’s period of creativity, the service is adorned with rocaille reliefs, ornately shaped handles and grips, as well as true-to-life knobs modelled in the shape of a lemon, fig, or artichoke. In the early 20th century, the service Rococo was reissued as a fish dish service. Painted in brilliant shades of red with naturalistic depictions of marine creatures and shells and complemented by a perfectly formed lobster as the handle for the tureen lid, it is known as the Mare Nostrum decoration.

Weight: 463 gr. / 1.02 lb.

Height: 5,5 cm / 2.16 Inch

Length: 26,5 cm / 10.43 Inch

Width: 17,3 cm / 6.81 Inch

Hallmark: Nymphenburg coat of arms green mark, used 1910 - 1975.

Pre-owned in a perfect condition but with a tiny chip missing at the outer rim (last photo). Sold as found and as seen in photos.