40 cm antique majolica relief plaque "Dresden Old Town", manufactured by Wilhelm Schiller & Sons (W.S.S.), Bohemia/Austria-Hungary. The reverse marks "DRESDEN ALTSTADT 9832" and W.S.S. confirm its authenticity. Typical production of the manufactory from around 1880–1910, decorative and collectible.
The plaque depicts a finely crafted cityscape in colored majolica technique, with a three-dimensional relief and high level of detail. The reverse bears the typical marks "DRESDEN ALTSTADT 9832" and W.S.S., which are clearly attributable to the production of Schiller & Söhne.
A decorative and collectible piece of historicist ceramic art, ideal for lovers of architectural motifs, views of Dresden and antique majolica. Details • Manufacturer: Wilhelm Schiller & Sons (W.S.S.) • Origin: Bohemia / Austria-Hungary • Subject: Dresden Old Town • Technique: colored majolica, relief • Brand: “DRESDEN ALTSTADT 9832” + W.S.S. • Condition: good - signs of age possible • Material: Ceramic / Majolica • Period: approx. 1880–1910