Antique Marx & Gutherz Carlsbad Oval Serving Platter Pattern 1538, Ca. 1884-1898

Manufacturer: Marx & Gutherz (Carlsbad, Austria)Era: Late Victorian (Circa 1884–1898)Item Type: Oval Porcelain Serving PlatterPattern Number: 1538 (Hand-painted overglaze)Motif: Delicate branching brambles/vines with soft yellow and gray floral accents This is an exquisite, authentic piece of late 19th-century Austrian porcelain craftsmanship. Produced during the peak founding period of the renowned Marx & Gutherz factory in Carlsbad, Bohemia (now Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic), this large oval serving platter features an elegant, organically styled Victorian botanical motif. The face of the platter is beautifully decorated with sweeping, thorny branches trailing delicate yellow blossoms, gray floral buds, and detailed hand-accented foliage. The design effortlessly blends rustic natural elements with high-end porcelain artistry, making it a beautiful display piece or a functional addition to a vintage tablescape. Maker Marks & Provenance The underside features double documentation verifying its authenticity and precise era: 1. Factory Backstamp: The distinct circular, underglaze violet-blue mark reading MARX & GUTHERZ CARLSBAD enclosing a central open ring. This specific backstamp securely dates production between 1884 and 1898, prior to the company transitioning to Oscar & Edgar Gutherz (Royal Austria). • Material: Fine Translucent Porcelain / Hard-Paste ChinawareShape: Classic Oval RimOrigin: Carlsbad, Austria