Accurate Description of Item
One Pair of early 20th century German Porcelain French Bulldogs, the larger one by Von Schierholz , the makers mark on the smaller dog( puppy) is illegible.
Appraiser Remarks
Your figurines are by Schierholz and date from the first quarter of the 20th Century, the marking used on yours dates from about 1911 onward.
Schierholz was established in 1816 by two brothers, Johann Karl Rudolf Heuacker and Dr. Gottlob Ferdinand Heuacker. After Dr. Heuacker's demise in 1817, Christian Gottfried Schierholz joined the firm. They were licensed to produce porcelain wares for the ruling factor of the town of Plaue. In 1818, Johann left the partnership, leaving C.G. Schierholz the sole owner. In 1887, Christian’s grandson, Arthur Schierholz, became the owner. He died in 1899. In 1907, the firm became a private limited-liability company known as Von Schierholz Porzellan Manufactur, Plaue G.m.b.H. In 1972, the factory was nationalized by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and became known as VEB Porzellan Manufactur Plaue. The values below are for the two as a pair.
Schierholz was established in 1816 by two brothers, Johann Karl Rudolf Heuacker and Dr. Gottlob Ferdinand Heuacker. After Dr. Heuacker's demise in 1817, Christian Gottfried Schierholz joined the firm. They were licensed to produce porcelain wares for the ruling factor of the town of Plaue. In 1818, Johann left the partnership, leaving C.G. Schierholz the sole owner. In 1887, Christian’s grandson, Arthur Schierholz, became the owner. He died in 1899. In 1907, the firm became a private limited-liability company known as Von Schierholz Porzellan Manufactur, Plaue G.m.b.H. In 1972, the factory was nationalized by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and became known as VEB Porzellan Manufactur Plaue. The values below are for the two as a pair.
Estimated Value
$180.00- $225.00
Re: Schierholz French Bulldogs
One Pair of early 20th century German Porcelain French Bulldogs, the larger one by Von Schierholz , the makers mark on the smaller dog( puppy) is illegible.
Your figurines are by Schierholz and date from the first quarter of the 20th Century, the marking used on yours dates from about 1911 onward.
Schierholz was established in 1816 by two brothers, Johann Karl Rudolf Heuacker and Dr. Gottlob Ferdinand Heuacker. After Dr. Heuacker's demise in 1817, Christian Gottfried Schierholz joined the firm. They were licensed to produce porcelain wares for the ruling factor of the town of Plaue. In 1818, Johann left the partnership, leaving C.G. Schierholz the sole owner. In 1887, Christian’s grandson, Arthur Schierholz, became the owner. He died in 1899. In 1907, the firm became a private limited-liability company known as Von Schierholz Porzellan Manufactur, Plaue G.m.b.H. In 1972, the factory was nationalized by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and became known as VEB Porzellan Manufactur Plaue. The values below are for the two as a pair.