Nymphenburg Porcelain Tea Set
Original Stamped China Set of 1928 Nymphenburg Porcelain from the German-American Heritage Foundation's Collection
Porcelain China Tea Set Teacup and saucerGerman-American Heritage Museum of the USA
Origins of design
This 1928 Nymphenburg Porcelain china set was originally designed for the SS Europa ocean liner, a famed steamship built for the German shipping company Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL).
Porcelain China Tea Set Two teacupsGerman-American Heritage Museum of the USA
Craftsmanship
To this day, all of the porcelain is painstakingly crafted by hand and orders can take up to two years to be delivered due to the high quality of the products.
Porcelain China Tea Set Sugar bowl view 2German-American Heritage Museum of the USA
The pearl design
The “Pearl” pattern exhibited here was first designed by the sculptor, Dominikus Auliczek, in approximately 1793.
Porcelain China Tea Set Sugar bowlGerman-American Heritage Museum of the USA
Pearl design and royalty
For the next 100 years, the pearl design was used exclusively for the Royal Court of the Wittelsbach dynasty.
Porcelain China Tea Set PlateGerman-American Heritage Museum of the USA
Color and design
This color pattern was chosen specifically by Paul Ludwig Troost, an architect. Troost primarily worked within the neoclassical style.
Porcelain China Tea Set Teacup manufacturing stampGerman-American Heritage Museum of the USA
Maker's Mark
The stamp of an image of the Wittelsbach coat of arms on the bottom of the porcelain included in this set signifies its authenticity. Craftsmen also mark the porcelain with their initials, to signify that they personally testify to the superiority of the product.
Donated by an unknown donor between 2016 and 2017
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