1913 Hutschenreuther Holiday Porcelain Handled Serving Platter

1913/Selb, Germany

The Hutschenreuther porcelain factory was established in Selb, Germany, by Carolus Hutschenreuther in 1814. Artisans created these pieces to provide middle-class and upper-class households with fine table services for daily dining and festive occasions. Skilled painters decorated the high-fired white clay using traditional hand-applied overglaze enamels and gold trim that set the brand apart for durability and refinement.

Well-to-do families used these decorated platters during formal dinners and holiday gatherings to serve cakes, pastries, and roasted meats. Hosts placed them at the center of the dining table so guests could easily help themselves to food passed around the room. Their everyday domestic use gradually declined as households shifted toward casual dining habits and dishwashers that could damage delicate antique glazes.