Schumann Arzberg Germany Bavaria Echt Kobalt and Gold Set of 4 Bread Plates

This beautiful set has a Echt kobalt trim around the rim with detailed gold over the top and a gold trim. Echt Kobalt means real cobalt. The mark was used from 1960 - 1970. Christian Heinrich Schumann had a factory in Arzberg, Germany, from 1876 to 1879. Christian Heinrich Schumann died in 1884. His youngest son Carl was to inherit the factory, but Carl was too young, the business was managed by his mother Christiana. When Carl was 21, he took over the factory. The company was in family hands until 1990, when it was taken over by Hutschenreuther. Production of this company stopped in 1994. No chips or cracks. 6 1/4"