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Prosthetic kitchen service.
From my mother’s older sister, Aunt Clava, I inherited an apartment in which, among other “attractions” like a trellige, a sideboard with a bunch of vases, figurines and pictures, several are stored. variety.
Today, many consider the service a relic of the past. Especially those of Soviet times, which our grandmothers kept behind glass and got only on holidays.
My friends have been throwing these dishes out of the house for a long time. I might have done the same thing, but not with this set.
Madonna Service
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“Madonna” is not just a set, but also a vintage interior item with excellent quality. And today's edition. "Site" will tell you an interesting story about The legendary Madonna service. It turns out he has his own special secret!
In Soviet times, the service (a complete set of tea, coffee and tableware) was a popular gift, which was presented in honor of the anniversary, wedding and other significant events. The homeland of this kind of dishes is the territory of East Germany (after World War II, it became known as the GDR).
In Germany, factories where porcelain was produced, worked even during the Second World War, and their products were exported to many countries of the world.
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Beautiful and high-end It was not only a home decoration, but also a sign of wealth. Every Soviet housewife dreamed of such dishes. And those who were blessed with it, they were proud of it, putting it on an honorable place in the sidewalk.
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What is the uniqueness of the service and why it became so legendary?
Feature of the service "Madonna" It can be considered a painting made in retrostyle. All cutlery included in the set are decorated with images of half-naked girls.
Baroque decoration makes the dishes really elegant. The pattern of painting is decorated with gilding. By itself, porcelain was quite high quality, as well as all such dishes produced in the GDR.
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High quality dishes from Germany is known since the XVIII century, when it was first possible to obtain porcelain, not inferior in quality to Chinese. For Germany, porcelain has long been one of the main products that were in great demand in other countries.
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The first sets of "Madonna" brought to the expanses of the Soviet Union returning from Germany officers.
Most revered German porcelain dishes of the wives of generals. It was thanks to the wives of high-ranking military in the country began to spread the fame of the service. In an effort to emphasize their involvement with the Soviet elite, other housewives tried to get the same one. german.
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To date, any item from this set, be it a salad bowl or a cup with a saucer (not to mention the whole set) is very popular among antique collectors.
Genuine sets made in the porcelain factories of the GDR have a high value in the antiques market. For example, the service of the seventies, consisting of 94 devices (set is designed for 12 people), is offered in the price range from 270 to 700 US dollars. The price is affected by the condition of the dishes and the year of release: the older the set, the more expensive it will cost.
At the moment, the Madonna sets are not released in Germany. Their production is carried out in the Czech Republic and Poland. But the current products are very different in quality from those that were released in the fifties of the last century.
And to buy servicePay attention to the mark that is on each device.
I also invite you to learn the amazing history of the famous two-layer glasses of the serf Vershinin, the secret of which has not been solved for 200 years! To date, "vershinin" glasses dream to get the largest museums in the world.
The Madonna service is easily recognizable, thanks to the image of half-dressed nymphs against the background of gilding and pearl! Such porcelain dishes with the effect of antiquity emphasize the wealth of its owner.
It was from the cups of such a service as a child that I drank tea when I visited my aunt. And now I have one too!
And, perhaps, I will not throw it away, thereby preserving the memory of what was dear to my relatives. And who knows, maybe after some time my grandchildren will be able to taste the seagull from these very mugs.
Do you remember this legendary set, or maybe you are its lucky owner? And maybe it's him you have something special about. beautiful. I would love to share your memories with us in the comments.
Did you like the article? Tell your friends about it on social media!
Today, many consider the service a relic of the past. Especially those of Soviet times, which our grandmothers kept behind glass and got only on holidays.
My friends have been throwing these dishes out of the house for a long time. I might have done the same thing, but not with this set.
Madonna Service
DepositPhotos
“Madonna” is not just a set, but also a vintage interior item with excellent quality. And today's edition. "Site" will tell you an interesting story about The legendary Madonna service. It turns out he has his own special secret!
In Soviet times, the service (a complete set of tea, coffee and tableware) was a popular gift, which was presented in honor of the anniversary, wedding and other significant events. The homeland of this kind of dishes is the territory of East Germany (after World War II, it became known as the GDR).
In Germany, factories where porcelain was produced, worked even during the Second World War, and their products were exported to many countries of the world.
DepositPhotos
Beautiful and high-end It was not only a home decoration, but also a sign of wealth. Every Soviet housewife dreamed of such dishes. And those who were blessed with it, they were proud of it, putting it on an honorable place in the sidewalk.
DepositPhotos
What is the uniqueness of the service and why it became so legendary?
Feature of the service "Madonna" It can be considered a painting made in retrostyle. All cutlery included in the set are decorated with images of half-naked girls.
Baroque decoration makes the dishes really elegant. The pattern of painting is decorated with gilding. By itself, porcelain was quite high quality, as well as all such dishes produced in the GDR.
DepositPhotos
High quality dishes from Germany is known since the XVIII century, when it was first possible to obtain porcelain, not inferior in quality to Chinese. For Germany, porcelain has long been one of the main products that were in great demand in other countries.
DepositPhotos
The first sets of "Madonna" brought to the expanses of the Soviet Union returning from Germany officers.
Most revered German porcelain dishes of the wives of generals. It was thanks to the wives of high-ranking military in the country began to spread the fame of the service. In an effort to emphasize their involvement with the Soviet elite, other housewives tried to get the same one. german.
DepositPhotos
To date, any item from this set, be it a salad bowl or a cup with a saucer (not to mention the whole set) is very popular among antique collectors.
Genuine sets made in the porcelain factories of the GDR have a high value in the antiques market. For example, the service of the seventies, consisting of 94 devices (set is designed for 12 people), is offered in the price range from 270 to 700 US dollars. The price is affected by the condition of the dishes and the year of release: the older the set, the more expensive it will cost.
At the moment, the Madonna sets are not released in Germany. Their production is carried out in the Czech Republic and Poland. But the current products are very different in quality from those that were released in the fifties of the last century.
And to buy servicePay attention to the mark that is on each device.
I also invite you to learn the amazing history of the famous two-layer glasses of the serf Vershinin, the secret of which has not been solved for 200 years! To date, "vershinin" glasses dream to get the largest museums in the world.
The Madonna service is easily recognizable, thanks to the image of half-dressed nymphs against the background of gilding and pearl! Such porcelain dishes with the effect of antiquity emphasize the wealth of its owner.
It was from the cups of such a service as a child that I drank tea when I visited my aunt. And now I have one too!
And, perhaps, I will not throw it away, thereby preserving the memory of what was dear to my relatives. And who knows, maybe after some time my grandchildren will be able to taste the seagull from these very mugs.
Do you remember this legendary set, or maybe you are its lucky owner? And maybe it's him you have something special about. beautiful. I would love to share your memories with us in the comments.
Did you like the article? Tell your friends about it on social media!
