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Rosenthal Logo: The crown and crossed scepter (or rods) with the stylized "Rosenthal" script is the classic factory trademark used for much of the 20th century.
Germany / Selb: This indicates the factory was located in Selb, Bavaria, which has been the company's headquarters since its founding in 1879.
Kunstabteilung: This translates to "Art Department." This prestigious division was established in 1910 (and expanded in 1920) specifically to produce high-quality artistic items, figurines, and designer pieces rather than standard everyday dinnerware.
The "V" Code: Rosenthal used a system of dots, slashes, or letters under the logo to denote specific production years. The "V" mark specifically identifies the year 1935
Pieces from the Kunstabteilung Selb during this era are highly collectible. The mid-1930s was a turbulent period for the company; the founder, Philipp Rosenthal, was forced to leave the business in 1934 due to his Jewish ancestry, though the factory continued production throughout the decade and the war
Based on recent international sales and current South African market trends for vintage Rosenthal Kunstabteilung porcelain, the estimated value for your "Black Beauty" tray (Form 739/2, dated 1935) in South African Rand is:
Size is 110 x 75mm
