{"product_id":"untitled-aug14_14-47-06","title":"German Hoflieferant Tureen w\/Gold Handles \u0026 Rim","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 19th Century\/\u003cspan\u003eBerlin, Germany \/ France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe markings on this porcelain piece suggest it was either made by or decorated by A. Schumann, a supplier to the court (\"Hoflieferant\") in Berlin, Germany, located at Zipsigerstr. 107. This indicates a business that catered to high-end clientele, likely in the late 19th or early 20th century. The presence of a second mark, \"R.C. Versailles,\" points to a possible French manufacturer or decorator, suggesting a collaboration or a piece that was imported and then decorated or sold by the Berlin establishment.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term \"Hoflieferant\" was a prestigious title granted to businesses that supplied goods or services to royal or imperial courts in German-speaking countries. This designation was a mark of quality and exclusivity, and businesses bearing it often displayed it prominently. The combination of a Berlin address and a French-sounding mark like \"Versailles\" hints at the international trade and artistic influences prevalent during the Belle Époque era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42874103496789,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/81271980-CDCE-4FD6-80CA-5BA7811E8B13.jpg?v=1789605363","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/untitled-aug14_14-47-06","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}